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River Garden Senior Services
Jacksonville, Florida

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing

Join One of Northeast Florida's Premier Senior Care Communities

River Garden Hebrew Home, an award-winning, not-for-profit, five-star nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Jacksonville's beautiful Mandarin area, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Services Department.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to clinical excellence, quality outcomes, resident-centered care, and staff development.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and evaluation of all nursing services throughout the community. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to ensure the highest standards of resident care while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, direct, and administer all aspects of Nursing Services
  • Provide oversight of Quality Management and Risk Management programs
  • Ensure compliance with AHCA, Joint Commission, and all other regulatory requirements related to long-term care
  • Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Plan, develop, and manage the Nursing Services departmental budget
  • Promote resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and community stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Previous leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or other senior nursing leadership role in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
  • Strong knowledge of AHCA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and long-term care compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated success in staff development, quality improvement, and clinical operations management
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Budget management experience preferred

We Offer

At River Garden, we value our team members and provide a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

Benefits Include

  • Clean, safe, and supportive work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Free Employee Meal

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding career opportunity to work with one of the finest care communities in the country. Our commitment to quality, compassion, and excellence has earned us recognition as a leader in senior care, and we are looking for an exceptional nursing leader to help continue that tradition.

To apply please visit rivergarden.org or email your resume or letter of interest in confidence to: humanresources@rivergarden.org.

Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for this position.

For additional information, please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com

River Garden Hebrew Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing AdministrationClinical LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at River Garden Senior Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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3
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2
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Leadership listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About River Garden Senior Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Meal