KERRINGTON’S CARE ACADEMY, INC

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Nursing – Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)​

Location: Leesburg, FL

Company: Kerrington's Care Academy, Inc​

About Us:

Kerrington's Care Academy, Inc is dedicated to providing exceptional care to medically complex children in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center offers comprehensive services that cater to the unique needs of our patients and their families.​

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our PPEC center. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of pediatric nursing, and the ability to effectively communicate with doctors' offices, insurance companies, and parents.​

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership: Oversee and coordinate all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our pediatric patients.​

Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.​

Policy Development: Establish and implement nursing policies and procedures that comply with state and federal regulations, including Medicaid guidelines.​

Quality Assurance: Conduct periodic reviews of services to maintain acceptable levels of quality care and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.​

Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the PPEC center and external parties, including physicians, insurance companies, and parents, to facilitate coordinated care and address any concerns.​

Resource Management: Develop and manage the nursing department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.​

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement policies and procedures for emergency services, ensuring staff are trained and prepared to respond effectively.​

Qualifications:

Licensure: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in [Florida].​

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.​

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a pediatric nursing environment, preferably within a PPEC setting.​

Have a minimum of two years general pediatric nursing experience of which at least six months shall have been spent caring for medically fragile infants or children in a pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, PPEC or similar care setting during the past five years; Demonstrates adequate knowledge of home ventilators, apnea monitors, oxygen, trachs/trach care and suctioning, special feedings, G-tubes, N/G tubes and IV's; Evidence of negative TB skin test or chest x-ray; Pass Level II criminal background check; and Nursing supervision and/or administration experience preferred. Hold a current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);

Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, strong understanding of nursing management and healthcare regulations, and proficiency in financial management related to healthcare services.​ Communication: Proven ability to effectively communicate with medical professionals, insurance representatives, and families, demonstrating empathy and clarity.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, lift or assist in lifting an individual; Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat and generally demonstrate flexibility to meet the care needs of individuals; Must be able to see with visual and listen with hearing acuity to appropriately monitor individual's and associated medical equipment; Must have strength and manual dexterity, including grasping and manipulating small objects, to operate medical equipment appropriately; and Must be able to respond in emergency situations.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.​

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.​

Paid time off and holidays.​

Continuing education and professional development opportunities.​

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and references.

Kerrington's Care Academy, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.​

Application Deadline: (Open Until Filled)

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.​

The maintenance of records as per Kerrington’s Care Academy, Inc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

MUST grow center by 1 child a month, until capacity.

Provide oversight to ADON in developing, scheduling and document in-service training for staff, parents and guardians and appropriate programs for staff development including orientation and CPR.

Provide oversight to ADON to maintain records, review and direct action necessary:

Accident/unusual incidents.

Infection control.

Human resources files.

Develop quality assurance program, review reports, serve as consultant to the team, and direct implementation of necessary revisions.

Oversee the patient transportation program assigned to the Assistant DON.

Enforces and demonstrates compliance with all State and Federal regulations, Medicaid Regulations, and Kerrington’s Care Academy, Inc policies and procedures;

Assists Assistant Director Of Nursing with: Staff development, in-services and continuing education; Staff performance review; Progressive discipline and counseling of Center staff; Compliance and participation in the continuing quality improvement and utilization review; Appropriate daily Center staffing with an adequate number of qualified personnel and/or independent contractors to meet state specific guidelines;

Other duties as assigned by the Center Administrator/Owner.

Competencies, Education and Credentials:

Kerrington’s Care Academy, Inc Pediatric Extended Care Center, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal and state laws.