Director of Nursing

Company Overview
Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision
At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here
Full-time employees:

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program, and more.

As the Director of Nursing, you will lead nursing operations within Quest's Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) program, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective clinical oversight. You'll lead a team of nurses, partner with healthcare providers and families, and help deliver person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing clinical oversight, team development, and operational excellence in a mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee all clinical and nursing operations for an ICF/IDD residential program.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and nursing staff, including performance management and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, Medicaid, and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regulations and support survey readiness.
• Partner closely with site leadership, interdisciplinary teams, physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, laboratories, consultants, and other external providers.
• Serve as a liaison for guardians, family members, and healthcare partners while fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure high standards of care, documentation, medication management, and infection prevention practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, annual reviews, admissions, and discharge planning.
• Oversee nursing schedules, coverage plans, supply management, and clinical operations across the program.
• Support a 24/7 care environment through participation in a rotating on-call schedule and provide leadership during emergencies or staffing challenges.
• Champion a culture of accountability, communication, person-centered care, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience supervising clinical staff.
• Experience in a long-term care, residential care, skilled nursing, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, healthcare documentation, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to operational and clinical needs as required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites, hospitals, and meetings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or within an ICF setting.
• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager, or similar nursing leadership role.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing regulatory surveys, audits, and plans of correction.
• Strong relationship-building skills with external vendors, providers, consultants, guardians, and families.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, solve problems proactively, and influence positive outcomes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with transfers and positioning of individuals, including use of adaptive equipment when needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and manage exposure to typical healthcare settings, including bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, operate clinical and office equipment, and maintain accurate documentation.

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

 Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
• Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career

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