Director of Nursing (DON)

Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Gainsville, FL. We are looking for compassionate caregivers to help our residents live their lives to the fullest. Within our organization we believe that our residents don’t live in our workplace, we work in their home. If you are looking to join a team of passionate and dedicated caregivers, we would LOVE to have you!

Mission: To provide a compassionate and inspiring environment where residents, families, and associates receive individualized care, happiness, and quality of life.

We are currently seeking a

Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team of caregivers.

Why choose us?

• Competitive Wages!
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits package for full-time staff including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and other options to choose from
• Discounted theme park tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more!
• Access to Daily Pay

What you bring to our team:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license
• Minimum of five (5) years’ clinical experience recommended
• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership skills required
• Current/active CPR certification preferred
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Problem solving skills
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change

As a Director of Nursing (DON), you will provide care to our residents to include but not limited to:

• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized governmental agencies
• In the absence of the Administrator, assume responsibility of the facility
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, policies/procedures and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, and activities of the nursing department
• Meet routinely with Director of Admissions/Marketing, regarding admission and placement of proposed residents
• Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings
• Make rounds in all resident care areas a minimum of daily
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Keep Administrator informed on a routine basis
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facilities
• Assure proper handling and emergency care of residents, personnel, and visitors while on the job or in the building
• Comply with, support, and enforce company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center, a division of Lilac Health/Orchid Cove Health Group, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.