Director of Nursing (DON) - Skilled Nursing Facility

Director of Nursing (DON) - Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview

Right Place Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Miami, Florida.

This is a full-time, permanent leadership opportunity for an experienced nursing professional with a strong background in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and long-term care. The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing operations, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, and overall nursing department performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all nursing and clinical operations within the facility


• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and long-term care regulations


• Maintain survey readiness and oversee regulatory inspections and plans of correction


• Manage nursing staffing, scheduling, performance, and staff development


• Monitor clinical documentation, infection control, resident care, and quality indicators


• Lead QAPI and performance improvement initiatives


• Oversee nursing department staffing, labor, and budget management


• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified nursing staff


• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team


• Promote high standards of resident care, safety, and clinical quality

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license


• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility


• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care compliance


• Demonstrated experience with surveys, inspections, and regulatory compliance


• Proven ability to lead, manage, and retain nursing staff


• Experience overseeing staffing, labor management, and clinical operations in an SNF environment


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills