Director of Nursing (DON) – Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
About The Position
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical operations of one of our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality pediatric nursing care while maintaining compliance with all Florida PPEC regulations and organizational standards. The Director of Nursing serves as the clinical leader for the center, overseeing nursing services, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and family-centered care. This position is ideal for an experienced pediatric nurse leader who is passionate about supporting medically fragile children and helping clinical teams thrive. Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a family, clinically-owned company that has been caring for the medically fragile community since 2000! The company was founded by a nurse with a huge heart, and today we pride ourselves on our values: Heart, Advocacy, Love, and Outreach! #HALOS
Requirements
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of pediatric nursing experience.
- Minimum six (6) months of experience caring for medically fragile infants or children within the last five (5) years in a PICU, NICU, PPEC, pediatric home health, or similar setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and clinical management experience.
- Successful completion of required background screening.
- Negative TB screening or chest X-ray in accordance with state regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior PPEC experience.
- Previous nursing management or Director of Nursing experience.
- Experience with pediatric quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide onsite clinical leadership and management of nursing services in accordance with Florida PPEC regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, Medicaid, licensing, and organizational requirements.
- Develop, implement, and oversee individualized nursing plans of care and clinical protocols.
- Conduct required reviews and revisions of nursing protocols and care plans.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff and direct care personnel.
- Ensure staffing levels and staff qualifications meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Monitor infection prevention and control practices throughout the center.
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities, audits, and medical record reviews.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and communication with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Support and educate parents and caregivers regarding ongoing medical needs and care plans.
- Conduct and document annual employee performance evaluations.
- Monitor employee competencies and facilitate ongoing clinical development.
- Serve as the primary onsite clinical authority and ensure qualified RN coverage during absences.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, quality care, accountability, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- $15,000 employer-paid life insurance (full-time)
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid mental health support
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible scheduling
- 1:1 patient care ratio
- Pet insurance
- Home & auto insurance discounts
- 24/7 clinical support
- Paid/unlimited SIM lab and hands-on training
- Ongoing clinical education and advancement opportunities
- Annual car giveaway
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
