Job Description

Job Location: Jacksonville PPEC - Jacksonville, FL 32246
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing - PPEC

Position Summary
The Center Administrator is responsible for the administrative, operational, and regulatory oversight of the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center. This role ensures compliance with Florida PPEC licensing requirements, maintains regulatory readiness, oversees staffing and daily operations, supports quality care delivery, and provides leadership to ensure a safe and effective pediatric care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure full compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing PPEC centers, including 59A‑13 Florida Administrative Code.
• Serve as the accountable leader for center operations; designate a qualified individual when absent for more than 24 hours.
• Maintain organizational charts, personnel files, and administrative records required by regulation.
• Ensure accurate and complete admission, transfer, and discharge procedures in accordance with state requirements.
• Ensure all employees have current job descriptions, credentials, and competency validation.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate employees in collaboration with Human Resources and the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure all staff complete initial and annual education, competency assessments, and required credentials.
• Maintain fiscal oversight, budgeting, and financial reporting for the center.
• Prepare for and participate in state licensing surveys; oversee corrective action plans when required.
• Coordinate Quality Assurance program participation and ensure quarterly medical record reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, documentation, and regulatory compliance records.
• Maintain professional communication with families, providers, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
Pay Transparency & Employment Information
In accordance with applicable employment and pay transparency requirements, applicants may access additional information regarding employee rights and disclosures by visiting the Florida Clearinghouse at:
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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years full‑time experience in a licensed healthcare facility, including at least one (1) year in an administrative or supervisory role.
• Experience with medically complex pediatric populations within the last five (5) years preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and operational requirements; PPEC experience preferred.
• Successful background screening and current TB test or chest X‑ray in accordance with state requirements.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with lifting or transferring a child in emergencies.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and respond quickly in emergency scenarios.
• Visual and auditory ability to monitor clinical and environmental safety.
Compliance Statement
This position must operate in accordance with Florida PPEC licensing requirements, organizational standards, and pediatric safety protocols. The Administrator must maintain regulatory knowledge, support continuous compliance, and ensure staff receive required training and maintain credentials. Annual evaluations and ongoing education are mandatory.