Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Dania Beach, FL. Pay is $55–$60 per hour. The role supports a skilled nursing facility team focused on resident care, wellness, mobility, and independence. The DON leads nursing services and staff, ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards, facility policies, and applicable regulations. The role coordinates with facility leadership and interdisciplinary partners to support resident well-being, quality improvement, and effective operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee nursing services and staff
• develop, maintain, communicate, and monitor nursing policies and procedures
• review daily 24-hour reports and coordinate responses to significant resident changes and incidents
• coordinate care with residents, families, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• establish and monitor infection control
• conduct rounds and quality-assurance activities
• support regulatory surveys and corrective actions
• participate in budget development
• oversee admissions and Medicare/PPS processes
• develop staffing plans
• hire, retain, and evaluate nursing staff
• ensure 24-hour availability of a nursing administration resource through on-call access or a designated qualified alternative.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

registered nurse

skilled nursing

long-term care

nursing administration

resident care

infection control

quality assurance

dania beach fl

blue water post-acute

$55–$60/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• paid time off and holiday pay
• career growth and advancement opportunities
• continuing education and training programs
• supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, an active Registered Nurse license, three years of professional nursing experience in long-term care, and one year of nursing administration or comparable management experience.

About the employer

Blue Water Post-Acute is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.