Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
Sinai Residences is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services, support our clinical team, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care throughout the Health Center and residential apartments. Sinai Residences is Boca Raton’s premier luxury senior living community, located on the secure, gated 100-acre Jewish Federation campus. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, our community brings together personalized care and a hospitality-focused environment. This leadership opportunity allows you to shape nursing practice, develop employees, and work closely with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team to support quality of life.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Registered Nurse license in Florida.
- Two years of geriatric nursing experience and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
- A minimum of two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
- Basic computer proficiency and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Sound judgment, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a commitment to resident-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in professional organizations focused on geriatrics preferred
- NADONA certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, organization, and delivery of nursing and supportive services, including resident assessments, care planning, and restorative care in collaboration with therapy providers.
- Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff; oversee orientation, annual evaluations, and ongoing education.
- Develop staffing plans, daily assignments, and schedules that provide sufficient 24-hour coverage and meet applicable requirements and community standards.
- Coordinate care with physicians, the Medical Director, families, consultants, and outside providers, including home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and private duty services.
- Oversee quality assurance activities, nursing policies, standards of practice, and action plans; maintain visibility through rounds across shifts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and HIPAA privacy standards; partner with HR to verify current nursing licenses.
- Oversee timely MDS submission, accurate medical records, Medicare documentation, admission reviews, and appropriate level-of-care determinations.
- Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and inventory; monitor expenditures and explain budget variances.
- Communicate significant changes in resident condition to families, physicians, leadership, and appropriate authorities as needed.
- Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call coverage and scheduled Manager on Duty assignments; provide Administrator coverage when necessary.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- a 401(k) with company match
- paid time off and paid holidays
- short- and long-term disability
- an Employee Assistance Program
- professional development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
