EXECUTIVE NURSING DIRECTOR - SES - 50556009

Requisition No: 867888 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: EXECUTIVE NURSING DIRECTOR - SES - 50556009

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 50556009 

Salary:  $87, 082.06 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026 

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Requisition # 867888 

Executive Nursing Director (DON)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home

Orlando, Orange County

Annual Salary Range: $87,082.06

Paid Bi-Weekly

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S.  We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our facility boasts a loyal team of long-term and fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

The FDVA Nursing State Veterans’ Nursing Homes and Domiciliary are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• From funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4,000.00 per year, per nurse enrolled in the program, for a maximum of four years.
• Payment is made at the end of each 12-month enrollment period and made directly to the participant’s lender.
• Enrollment and payment of awards is based on available funds.

Education and employment history must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have valid licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a current CPR/BLS certification and willingness to apply lifesaving skills when necessary.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours and/or on weekends, for planned or emergency situations.
• Must have two (2) years supervisory experience in a long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.‎

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years’ experience working as a professional registered nurse.
• Two (2) years or more experience as Assistant Director or Director of Nursing.
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal regulations. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and employ excellent communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize.
• Above-average computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience administering medication.
• Ability to create and update Electronic Medical Records.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the developing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating all aspects of Nursing Services in accordance with accepted nursing practices and procedures. Provide quality professional care to veteran residents to ensure their health, safety and security in accordance with State/Federal regulatory guidelines. 

• Develop, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate all aspects of Nursing Services in accordance with accepted nursing practices and procedures, to attain, maintain and promote quality resident care, and remain in compliance with all Federal, State, VA and FDVA Policies and Standards of Procedures.

• Coordinate and monitor work assignments of Nursing Services personnel.

• Determine appropriate Nursing Service staffing needs; develop a master staffing plan to ensure that all residents receive appropriate nursing care for a 24-hour time period adhering to all regulatory agency requirements.

• Supervise subordinate personnel in their job functions to include leave and attendance, preparation and presentation of performance reviews and standards in accordance with position, class code and title.

• Ensure the Nursing Services Department adheres to all current regulatory requirements governing all applied licenses.

• Serve on the Pre-Admission Screening Team to insure appropriate admission process.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including serving as a member of or chairing Committees; investigate and validate complaints related to assigned duties and responsibilities; maintain current certification in Basic Life Support and apply this skill when necessary.

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.