Director of Nursing

One World Pediatrics

45d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) at Little Angels PPEC is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and administrative operations of the center, ensuring the highest quality of care for medically fragile infants and children. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise in pediatric and intensive care, and the ability to collaborate effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and regulatory agencies. The DON will coordinate all aspects of patient care, lead and train nursing staff, ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code 59A-13, and foster a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Requirements

Must hold a current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Must hold and maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Minimum of two (2) years of general pediatric nursing experience, including at least six (6) months caring for medically fragile infants or children in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), PPEC, or similar setting within the last five (5) years.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide a team of healthcare professionals.
Strong knowledge of Florida PPEC regulations (F.A.C. Chapter 59A-13).
Excellent organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to pediatric care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Director of Nursing or Nurse Supervisor in a PPEC or pediatric healthcare setting.
Experience in care coordination with Medicaid and EQHealth.
Familiarity with quality assurance and incident reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the daily operations of the PPEC center.
Provide nursing interventions and educational services to enhance parent or guardian confidence and competence in caring for children with special needs.
Offer support and guidance to families coping with chronic illness, including fostering healthy sibling relationships and psychosocial adaptation.
Educate parents and caregivers on community resources and assist them in accessing needed services.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with an interdisciplinary health team including physicians, therapists, and social workers.
Ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 59A-13 for PPEC facilities.
Lead, train, and supervise RNs, LPNs, and Aides, providing orientation to new hires on PPEC rules and procedures.
Take corrective actions in the event of medication errors and complete incident reports for child injuries or accidents, following all reporting laws and protocols.
Provide nursing coverage as needed in the absence of RNs or during emergencies.
Conduct patient assessments and coordinate with EQHealth and Medicaid for care initiation.
Collaborate with the transportation team for non-emergency transport arrangements.
Work closely with therapists to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Oversee Quality Assurance (QA) for all chart documentation and participate in weekly meetings with the Medical Director to optimize care coordination.