Pays $95k-$105k$13k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$118k (131 jobs)

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Quest
Brandon, Florida

Director of Nursing - (Tampa)

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Director of Nursing at Quest Inc. $95K-$105K. Lead nursing operations in ICF/IDD residential program. Brandon, FL.

Join Quest Inc. as a Director of Nursing – Tampa, FL in Brandon, Florida. Company Overview Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $95K - $105K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 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
  • Employee assistance program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Quest Inc. in Brandon, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will lead clinical operations within an ICF/IDD residential program, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality person-centered care. This role involves supervising nursing staff, managing clinical documentation, and fostering collaborative relationships with families and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The position requires at least 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipRegulatory complianceClinical operationsStaff supervisionMedication managementInfection preventionQuality improvementInterdisciplinary team collaborationDocumentationPerformance managementICF/IDD program managementSurvey readinessCrisis managementElectronic medical recordsRelationship building

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

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).

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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About Quest

Non-profit Organizations
Orlando, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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