Director of Nursing

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDIRECTOR OF NURSING (RN)

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Florida - Mt. Dora, FL

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Florida is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and oversee all nursing services at our Mt. Dora, Florida location.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a motivated nursing professional who is passionate about client care, staff development, clinical excellence, and rehabilitation services. The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing operations, medication management, staff training, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and the overall health and safety of our clients.

The Director of Nursing will work closely with the Program Director, Directors of Therapy, Case Management, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality nursing services that support client wellness, rehabilitation, independence, and individualized treatment goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is comfortable being actively involved in daily nursing operations while providing guidance, accountability, and support to the nursing team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Leadership and Nursing Oversight

• Uphold the mission, vision, values, and objectives of NeuLife Rehabilitation of Florida.
• Provide hands-on professional leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training to nursing personnel and designated staff.
• Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure staff adhere to established job descriptions, policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.
• Provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call nursing availability for medication management, clinical concerns, emergencies, and nursing-related matters, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments upon admission and subsequent assessments based on each client's individualized needs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development, implementation, review, and updating of individualized assessments, treatment goals, care plans, and discharge plans.
• Monitor clients' health status and coordinate care with physicians, healthcare providers, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct clinical support and nursing oversight when necessary to maintain quality care and continuity of services.
• Maintain the highest standards of nursing practice, clinical judgment, client dignity, and quality of care.

Medication Management and Clinical Documentation

• Oversee medication administration systems, medication records, treatment schedules, medication storage, inventory, and medication control procedures.
• Ensure medications and treatments are administered in accordance with Florida law, healthcare provider orders, applicable nursing standards, and company policies.
• Ensure physician orders, progress notes, and required medical documentation are completed, signed, and maintained within applicable timeframes.
• Review client records with the Program Administrator to identify deficiencies and promote documentation compliance.
• Complete and maintain nursing notes, assessments, incident reports, clinical forms, charting, and other required records accurately and promptly.
• Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Ensure client information is disclosed only to authorized individuals in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy requirements.

Regulatory Compliance, Safety, and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements, Florida Department of Health regulations, Florida Board of Nursing requirements, applicable federal regulations, HIPAA, CARF accreditation standards where applicable, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code governing nursing practice and the facility's specific licensed program classification.
• Monitor nursing personnel, client care practices, and facility conditions to maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment.
• Conduct periodic inspections of client equipment to verify proper operation, cleanliness, and safety.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives, safety programs, and clinical policies.
• Implement and monitor infection prevention and control procedures, including surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases and hazardous conditions.
• Immediately report incidents to the Program Director and ensure timely documentation and appropriate management notification.
• Participate in clinical meetings, team conferences, audi