Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the daily
clinical and administrative operations of the Prescribed Pediatric Extended
Care (PPEC) center. The DON ensures compliance with the Florida Administrative Code
59A -13, oversees quality patient care for medically fragile infants and
children, supervises nursing staff, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary
healthcare team to provide comprehensive, family -centered care.

The DON divides responsibilities between clinical floor
duties (3 days/week) and administrative oversight (2 days/week).

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Provide
  direct nursing care and interventions to medically fragile pediatric
  patients.
  
• Perform
  comprehensive assessments for new admissions when needed.
  
• Develop,
  review, and oversee Plans of Care (POCs).
  
• Provide
  coverage for RNs during call -outs or emergencies when necessary.
  
• Coordinate
  with EQ Health and Medicaid to initiate PPEC services.
  
• Collaborate
  with therapists and other interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
  
• Work
  with transportation teams to coordinate Non -Emergency Medical
  Transportation when needed.
  

2. Staff Supervision & Team Management

• Supervise
  and lead RNs, LPNs, and Aides.
  
• Provide
  orientation, education, and training to new hires regarding PPEC policies
  and Florida regulations.
  
• Take
  corrective action in cases of medication errors.
  
• Complete
  incident reports for injuries, accidents, or clinical events.
  
• Report
  incidents to appropriate authorities per applicable laws.
  
• Foster
  a collaborative, professional, and compliant work environment.
  

3. Family Support & Education

• Provide
  educational services to increase parents’/guardians’ confidence in caring
  for children with special needs.
  
• Assist
  families coping with chronic illness impacts.
  
• Promote
  normal development and psychosocial adaptation.
  
• Support
  healthy sibling relationships.
  
• Provide
  information about community resources and services.
  

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure
  compliance with Florida Administrative Code 59A -13 (PPEC regulations).
  
• Conduct
  Quality Assurance reviews of clinical documentation and charting.
  
• Verify
  accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
  
• Meet
  weekly (or as needed) with the Medical Director for care coordination.
  
• Oversee
  reporting requirements and regulatory documentation.
  

5. Administrative Oversight

• Responsible
  for daily center operations.
  
• Oversee
  staffing coordination in collaboration with Intake Coordinator.
  
• Review
  and verify charting and reports.
  
• Ensure
  policies and procedures align with state and Medicaid guidelines.
  
• Maintain
  CPR and license compliance for nursing staff.
  

Work Schedule Structure

• 3
  days per week: Clinical floor duties (direct patient care & staff
  supervision)
  
• 2
  days per week: Administrative duties (POCs, QA, reporting, compliance)
  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

License & Certification

• Active
  and unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  
• Current
  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  

Experience

• Minimum
  of two (2) years of general pediatric nursing experience.
  
• At
  least six (6) months of experience caring for medically fragile infants
  or children in one of the following settings within the last five (5)
  years:
  
• Pediatric
  Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  
• Neonatal
  Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  
• Prescribed
  Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
  
• Similar
  acute or specialized pediatric care setting
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong
  leadership and supervisory skills.
  
• In -depth
  knowledge of pediatric nursing standards.
  
• Understanding
  of Medicaid, EQ Health, and PPEC regulatory processes.
  
• Ability
  to manage medication safety protocols.
  
• Excellent
  documentation and quality assurance skills.
  
• Strong
  communication and family education skills.
  
• Ability
  to handle emergencies and staffing shortages.
  
• Regulatory
  compliance knowledge (Florida Administrative Code 59A -13).
  

Physical & Functional Requirements

• Ability
  to stand for extended periods during clinical shifts.
  
• Ability
  to lift and assist pediatric patients as required.
  
• Ability
  to respond promptly in emergency situations.
  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays