LEARNING TREE PPEC LLC
Job DescriptionJob Description Director of Nursing (DON) – Make a Difference Every Day!
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Location: Tampa, FL | Job Type: Full-time | Schedule: Day Shift
About Us:
At Learning Tree PPEC Tampa, LLC, we specialize in caring for medically complex children in a safe, nurturing environment. Our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center is open Monday through Saturday, providing up to 12 hours of high-quality nursing care, therapy, and developmental support. Every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and reach their highest potential; and that's exactly what we strive for every day.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and caring Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. This is more than just a leadership role; it's a chance to create meaningful change in the lives of children and families while guiding and mentoring a team of compassionate healthcare professionals.
What You'll Do:
Lead, mentor, and support a talented nursing team.
Oversee daily clinical operations of our PPEC center.
Coordinate and implement individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with physicians.
Ensure safe, high-quality care while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Partner with the Administrator on staff development, training, and quality improvement.
Serve as a hands-on leader by providing direct patient care when needed.
What We're Looking For:
Current Florida RN license and CPR certification.
At least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience (including 6+ months with medically fragile children in a PPEC, NICU, PICU, or similar setting within the past 5 years).
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Compassion, patience, and dedication to making a positive impact.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply!
Why Join Us?
Monday–Friday schedule, daytime hours (9 AM–5 PM) No nights!
A mission-driven workplace where you'll make a real difference.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
Competitive salary (discussed during interview).
If you are a dynamic nurse leader who wants to combine clinical excellence with compassion, we'd love to meet you! Apply today and be part of a team that changes lives.
Company DescriptionLearning Tree PPEC, LLC is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facility or PPEC, that cares for medically complex children in our facility for up to 12 hours a day Monday-Saturday. xmcpwfu Company DescriptionLearning Tree PPEC, LLC is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facility or PPEC, that cares for medically complex children in our facility for up to 12 hours a day Monday-Saturday.