Pays $95k-$105k — $13k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$118k (123 jobs)
Director of Nursing
About the Role
Director of Nursing for ICF/IDD residential program. $95k-$105k. Brandon, FL.
Join Quest Inc. as a Director of Nursing – ICF Program 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 leads clinical operations within an Intermediate Care Facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality, person-centered care. This role involves supervising nursing staff, managing clinical documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an 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 and 2 years of leadership experience in a residential or clinical healthcare setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
In Florida, Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 43 listings, vs ~$119k nationally (41 listings).
Florida's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state — Florida ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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
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