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Quest
Brandon, Florida

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$105k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities Overview

Oversees the day-to-day health care delivery system of clients in the cluster. Ensures client health needs are met

Ensures nursing is following regulatory agencies to maintain ICF/ID certification of the facility by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Participates in Medicaid on-site audits and completes Plan of Corrective Actions (POC) for nursing as needed. Ensures successful implementation and completion of POCs

Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure Active Treatment is incorporated in medical treatment and that all staff understand the importance of continuous Active Treatment

Attains a thorough knowledge of each client in the facility, to include health and mental status, strengths, and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and family/guardian circumstances

Recruits, hires, trains, establishes clear expectations, and completes performance evaluations and corrective actions for direct reports

  • Administers medications via all routes without error, unrestricted, to include controlled substances
  • Oversees monitoring of Nurses administering medication for accuracy
  • Works with the Cluster Director to promote a team approach with nursing staff, QIDPS, Staffing Coordinator, Leads, and Direct Support Professionals
  • Attends and participates in Meetings and Trainings
  • Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and CEU’s as necessary
  • Ensures a safe environment in all settings to prevent injuries to staff and clients
  • Oversees Quality Improvement systems to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards

Oversees Biohazard Waste Management

Ensures nursing and direct care supplies are ordered and inventoried, including ordering additional supplies for hurricane season

Oversees the storage of and administration of medications to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Uses resources wisely. Ensures items under the nursing and direct care supply budget are within budgetary guidelines

  • Ensures nurses are available and participate in client outings
  • Oversees and participates in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour RN access to the facility
  • Functions as liaison between the Medical Director and other physicians and facility staff
  • Oversees resident admission and discharge procedures in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Assists in the development and implementation of disaster plans and procedures. Includes in-service training, disaster drill training, and emergency health planning
  • Updates and/or implements nursing forms as well as updates nursing policies and procedures
  • Ensures implementation of the Communicable disease (Tuberculosis) policy
  • Oversees provision of dietary, dental, and podiatry services

Oversees Pharmacy activities, to include delivery of medications, and ensures accurate documentation from the pharmacy

Provides nursing oversight of Adult Day Programs as needed. Schedules and ensures nursing coverage for the Day Program as needed

Reports to work during inclement weather (hurricanes) to ensure clients health needs are met and assists in emergency procedures

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • Active and unrestricted license as RN, ARNP or PA in the state of Florida
  • A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience and at least 2 years of management experience
  • Ability to utilize computer, Microsoft, Excel, and Power point, working knowledge of medical equipment and EMR
  • Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future

Preferred

  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Prior work in long-term care medical facility required, ICF setting

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
  • Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees the daily health care delivery system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ICF/ID certification requirements. They are responsible for managing nursing staff, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining high-quality care standards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipRegulatory complianceMedicaid audit managementStaff supervisionMedication administrationBudget managementDisaster planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary team collaborationMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Patient care oversight

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$95k–$105kNursing Leadership median $110k (middle half $95k–$130k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Florida337 active5,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 46% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 24 employers

8
<$95k
8
$95k-115k
6
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
10% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$125k-$155k
#2

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$136,708 - $150,000
#3

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+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

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About Quest

Non-profit Organizations
Orlando, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Match
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment

Living in Brandon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,643/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.