Director of Nursing

Join One of Northeast Florida's Premier Senior Care Communities

River Garden Hebrew Home, an award-winning, not-for-profit, five-star nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Jacksonville's beautiful Mandarin area, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Services Department.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to clinical excellence, quality outcomes, resident-centered care, and staff development.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and evaluation of all nursing services throughout the community. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to ensure the highest standards of resident care while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, and administer all aspects of Nursing Services
• Provide oversight of Quality Management and Risk Management programs
• Ensure compliance with AHCA, Joint Commission, and all other regulatory requirements related to long‑term care
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
• Plan, develop, and manage the Nursing Services departmental budget
• Promote resident‑centered care and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and community stakeholders

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Previous leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or other senior nursing leadership role in a skilled nursing or long‑term care setting
• Strong knowledge of AHCA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and long‑term care compliance requirements
• Demonstrated success in staff development, quality improvement, and clinical operations management
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

We Offer

At River Garden, we value our team members and provide a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

Benefits Include:

• Clean, safe, and supportive work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Meal

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding career opportunity to work with one of the finest care communities in the country. Our commitment to quality, compassion, and excellence has earned us recognition as a leader in senior care, and we are looking for an exceptional nursing leader to help continue that tradition.

Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for this position.

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River Garden Hebrew Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace.