Assisted Living Director of Nursing

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.Join Gulf Coast Village Assisted Living/Palmview as a Director of Nursing in beautiful Cape Coral, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Gulf Coast Village Assisted Living/Palmview is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p (Must be available and on call for nights and weekend needs) 

Salary: $95,000–$105,000

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses in the state of Florida

• Minimum of three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience in a long term health care setting.

• Knowledge of Transitional care including skilled and unskilled rehabilitation nursing or related experience.

• Verbal and written abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, and representatives of the various regulatory agencies, and for required written documentation or reports.

•  Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in planning departmental objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, requisitioning supplies, and monitoring inventory control.

• Ability to apply principles of personnel administration to interviewing, selection and supervision of employees, and in monitoring department activities.

• Able to evaluate reports, programs, systems, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.

• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during a staff shortage or emergency situation.

• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Directs and delegates the management functions of licensed and ancillary personnel.

• Coordinates activities of various nursing units, promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, and with medical staff, residents and the public.

• Interviews and hires department personnel or monitors and evaluates the process if delegated to another person.  Counsels and/or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; terminates employees when needed. 

• Conducts performance evaluations and approves established wage changes.

• Determines the number of professional and non-professional staff necessary to meet the nursing care needs of the residents.  

• Develops, implements and maintains work routines and special staffing schedules.  Maintains an established staffing schedule, not exceeding budgeted hours per pay period for the department.

• Plans, directs and evaluates orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional staff.

• Schedules, gives direction on agenda and records regular department meetings. 

• Reviews API verifying hours worked and approves overtime.

• Reviews and revises department job descriptions and work routines for all department positions on at least an annual basis; submits to Executive Director for approval.

About UsThe Gulf Coast Village Assisted Living/Palmview is a warm and welcoming assisted living and memory care community where residents’ needs are thoughtfully anticipated and supported. Located within the beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, Palmview is open to anyone who could benefit from a little extra support and compassionate care.  The surrounding Cape Coral area adds to the appeal, offering residents access to scenic waterfront canals, nature preserves, and a variety of local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that reflect the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.