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Traveling Director of Nursing

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Aviata Health Group

Tampa, Florida

Aviata Health Group is looking for a qualified Traveling Director of Nursing throughout Florida. Aviata Health Group is long-term care.

Posted Oct 4 · 5 years of experience

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
RN license
Term
Travel

Do you qualify?

Certification
current CPR certification Must possess current CPR Certification.
Education
RN nursing degree from accredited college or university Must possess, as a minimum, an RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
3 years Director of Nursing experience in long-term/skilled nursing Must have at least 3 years of Director of Nursing experience in long term/skilled nursing.
Experience
5 years management or supervisory experience in long-term or acute care Minimum five (5) years management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care.
Also asks
proven track record in performance management and effective leadership Proven track record in performance management and effective leadership.
Also asks
must live in Florida Must live in Florida.
Also asks
ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays and extended periods Ability to travel extensively including overnight stays and for extended periods of time.

Preferred

Experience
restorative or geriatric nursing experience Restorative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.

What it pays

Bonus
bonus structure may apply
Extra pay
holiday pay

Benefits

  • Benefitsunlimited WLB programCompetitive salary and bonus structure may apply, along with holiday pay and unlimited Work Life Balance (WLB) program.
  • BenefitsWLB vacation policyAsk me about our WLB policy! (vacation)
  • Benefitsfree 24/7 online learning for state licensure requirementsAccess to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your state specific licensure requirements.
  • Benefits401k with a match401k with a match!
  • Benefitshealth insurance for the entire familyHealth insurance for the entire family!
  • Unlimited Work Life Balance (WLB) program
More benefits (2)
  • 401k with match
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure may apply

The role and schedule

Day to day
lead and direct overall clinical operations of assigned facility Lead and direct the overall clinical operations of and provide full-time clinical oversight and accountability for assigned facility.
Day to day
cover clinical department during vacancies and onboarding of new leaders Provide coverage, stabilization and progression of the clinical department during times of vacancies and on-boarding of newly hired leaders.
Day to day
immediate assessment of clinical systems and processes at supported care center
Day to day
lead clinical management staff and consultants in a business plan
Day to day
monitor, evaluate, coach and discipline department staff Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback, and assists, observes, coaches and disciplines as needed.
Day to day
clinical leadership evaluation of department heads and talent development plans Conduct a clinical leadership evaluation of the care center department heads to determine and create a plan to upgrade and or develop talent where identified.
Day to day
create new ideas and concepts that improve systems and processes
Travel
travel throughout Florida Must be willing to travel throughout Florida.
Travel
overnight stays and extended periods of travel

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.

Original listing

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Aviata Health Group is looking for a qualified Traveling Director of Nursing throughout Florida.

Must live in Florida.

Must be willing to travel throughout Florida.

Must have at least 3 years of Director of Nursing experience in long term/skilled nursing.

We are searching for a Traveling Director of Nursing (DON) to join our community that is resident & family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. Responsible for the overall clinical management of a facility.

If you are a DON that is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a facility nursing leadership culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pay rate: Competitive salary and bonus structure may apply, along with holiday pay and unlimited Work Life Balance (WLB) program.

Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your state specific licensure requirements. s.

401k with a match!

Health insurance for the entire family!

Ask me about our WLB policy! (vacation)

Major Responsibilities

Lead and direct the overall clinical operations of and provide full-time clinical oversight and accountability for assigned facility.

Provide coverage, stabilization and progression of the clinical department during times of vacancies and on-boarding of newly hired leaders.

The Divisional DON must also conduct an immediate assessment of clinical systems/processes in place at the care center they are supporting to ensure compliance with company practices are in place.

Leads clinical management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of clinical operations, including setting priorities and job assignments. Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback, and assists, observes, coaches and disciplines as needed.

Conduct a clinical leadership evaluation of the care center department heads to determine and create a plan to upgrade and or develop talent where identified.

Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results as well as the development of a successful management team.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess, as a minimum, an RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

Must hold an maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in assigned state - state specific licensing is not required for assignments where individual is not acting as the Director Nursing Services.

Minimum five (5) years management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care.

Restorative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Proven track record in performance management and effective leadership.

Must possess current CPR Certification.

Ability to travel extensively including overnight stays and for extended periods of time.

You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

What's around it?

In Tampa, FL

Tampa, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,701/mo
Household income
$75,475/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Tampa, FL

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