Director of Nursing, Skilled Nursing
Company: Brooks Rehabilitation
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Sign on Bonus available $5,000 The Director of Nursing (DON) is
responsible for direction of all skilled nursing services at
University Crossing. May at times provide direct patient care to
adult patients by utilizing the nursing process and accepted
standards of practice. The DON is an active member of the patient’s
interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises and assists to
implement the patients plan of care. This position is located at
our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified,
three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving
patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you
are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the
best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite
you to join our award-winning, innovative organization. Job
Responsibilities: Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors the
delivery of all direct and indirect clinical services to Agency
home care clients. Participates in the organizations strategic
planning activities. Assists in the planning and development of
Agency structure, clinical and administrative policies and
procedures. Develops organizational policy and procedures and
assures compliance. Reviews policies and updates as necessary.
Communicates changes to all staff. Monitors Agency HHRG scores and
appropriate service utilization. Stays up to date with current
Benchmarks and Agency outcomes. Establishes, implements, and
maintains systems to inform clients and their families of the scope
and nature of home health care services and community resources.
Maintains liaison relationship with community physicians.
Identifies admission criteria for new clients and evaluates
eligibility for home health care benefits. Provides clients and
families with information about covered services as well as those
services requiring private pay. Implements and evaluates the
orientation program for new Agency personnel. Provides direction
and resources to coordinators and supervisors to assist in
continuous improvement of services provided by Agency staff.
Assists supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
Oversees Case Conferencing to comply with the COP’s. Evaluates the
performance of clinical supervisors and assists them in developing
skills and techniques to evaluate performance of staff that report
to them. Plans and implements in-service and continuing education
programs to meet specific and ongoing training needs of Agency
personnel. Schedules and directs agency Staff Meetings. Assures
clinical records are maintained in compliance with state and
federal laws including Medicare, ACHC standards and conditions.
Oversees data collection for quality management, statistics and
reports for evaluating Agency performance. Participates in hiring,
evaluating, and terminating Agency personnel. Oversees maintaining
adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for
providing services to Agency clients. Establishes and implements
priorities for services within the limitations of available
resources. Evaluates Agency client base and focuses services toward
diagnosis-specific client care needs, when indicated. Identifies
systems to recognize client needs, respond to client needs, and to
measure the outcomes of Agency interventions. Utilizes this data to
provide direction for Agency improvements. Assists Quality
Improvement Personnel to implement teams for addressing priorities
for improvement activities. Assists Quality Improvement Personnel
to identify data collection requirements and reports Job
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a
current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent experience. Minimum
of two (2) years management experience in Skilled Nursing or
related health care organization. Demonstrated ability to supervise
and direct clinical and administrative personnel. Knowledge of
business management, Medicare, State and ACHC regulations as
applicable. CPR -hands on certified. Thriving in a culture that you
can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such
as the following: Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits package
Vacation/Paid Time Off Retirement Plan with Match Employee
Discounts Education and Professional Development Programs About Us
For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the
forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in
Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and
ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World
Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in
Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with
Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayos Phoenix campus in
2026. The organizations commitment to advancing rehabilitation
science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education,
and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of
care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled
nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond
clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance
the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.
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