Director of Nursing (DON) – Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
Description
Director of Nursing (DON) – Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
Bartow, FL
Lead with Purpose. Impact Lives Every Day.
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical operations of one of our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality pediatric nursing care while maintaining compliance with all Florida PPEC regulations and organizational standards.
The Director of Nursing serves as the clinical leader for the center, overseeing nursing services, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and family-centered care. This position is ideal for an experienced pediatric nurse leader who is passionate about supporting medically fragile children and helping clinical teams thrive.
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a family, clinically-owned company that has been caring for the medically fragile community since 2000! The company was founded by a nurse with a huge heart, and today we pride ourselves on our values: Heart, Advocacy, Love, and Outreach! #HALOS
Why Join Angels of Care?
- Opportunity to lead a specialized pediatric healthcare program
- Meaningful work supporting medically fragile children and their families
- Collaborative, nurse-led clinical environment
- Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities
- Strong operational and clinical support
- Ability to drive quality outcomes and clinical excellence
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to pediatric care
What You’ll Do
- Provide onsite clinical leadership and management of nursing services in accordance with Florida PPEC regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, Medicaid, licensing, and organizational requirements.
- Develop, implement, and oversee individualized nursing plans of care and clinical protocols.
- Conduct required reviews and revisions of nursing protocols and care plans.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff and direct care personnel.
- Ensure staffing levels and staff qualifications meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Monitor infection prevention and control practices throughout the center.
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities, audits, and medical record reviews.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and communication with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Support and educate parents and caregivers regarding ongoing medical needs and care plans.
- Conduct and document annual employee performance evaluations.
- Monitor employee competencies and facilitate ongoing clinical development.
- Serve as the primary onsite clinical authority and ensure qualified RN coverage during absences.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, quality care, accountability, and teamwork.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of pediatric nursing experience.
- Minimum six (6) months of experience caring for medically fragile infants or children within the last five (5) years in a PICU, NICU, PPEC, pediatric home health, or similar setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and clinical management experience.
- Successful completion of required background screening.
- Negative TB screening or chest X-ray in accordance with state regulations.
Preferred:
- Prior PPEC experience.
- Previous nursing management or Director of Nursing experience.
- Experience with pediatric quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and assist with patient transfers and emergency response activities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Visual and auditory ability to assess patient conditions and monitor clinical equipment.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform nursing procedures and operate medical equipment.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Schedule & Travel
- Full-time leadership position.
- Onsite pediatric clinical setting.
- Responsible for maintaining clinical operations and nursing oversight within the PPEC center.
- Participation in regulatory surveys, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development activities.
Why Angels of Care:
We have a full benefits package, bulleted out below. Among these great benefits, we have fun! We attend and invite our employees to community events and volunteer opportunities, keep you informed on ways you can help advocate for our medically fragile kids, cook-out on Employee Appreciation Day, and so much more!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- $15,000 employer-paid life insurance (full-time)
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid mental health support
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible scheduling
- 1:1 patient care ratio
- Pet insurance
- Home & auto insurance discounts
- 24/7 clinical support
- Paid/unlimited SIM lab and hands-on training
- Ongoing clinical education and advancement opportunities
- Annual car giveaway
- And more!
Our Mission
We provide children and young adults in need with high-quality home health care in a loving, caring, and professional manner.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the very best pediatric healthcare provider.
Our Values (#HALOS)
- Heart – Patients come first in everything we do
- Advocacy – We champion our clients, clinicians, and industry
- Love – We care deeply about our employees and families
- Outreach – We engage and give back to our communities
- Speed – We act quickly to meet the needs of our patients
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information
Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Must submit a resume to be considered for this position
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