Director of Nursing

Willis-Knighton-Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Care Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is responsible for overall nursing services administration and must be an RN. Long-term care experience is preferred.

The DON will supervise the Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Unit Managers, and floor staff, and will report to the facility administrator with support from the Director of Senior Care. Occasional on-call duty is required; the DON will oversee corrective actions, survey readiness, and

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure survey readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services administration.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Unit Managers, and nursing staff.
• Coordinate with facility administrator and Director of Senior Care.
• Prepare for surveys and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Occasional on-call duty may be required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN license

Long Term Care experience

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

Job description

Shreveport , LA

Nursing

Full-Time , Day , 800-1630

Posted 08/31/2026

Progressive Care Center, a 48-bed skilled short-term nursing rehab facility committed to top-notch resident-centered care in a therapeutic environment conducive to a high quality of life, is seeking a Director of Nursing.

The DONis responsible for overall nursing services administration. Applicant must be an RN. Experience in Long Term Care preferred. The Director of Nursing will be responsible forassisting and supervising the Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Unit Managers, all other executive nurses and floor staff.This position will require occasional on-call duty, and is responsible for corrective actions,survey preparedness, and education of floor staff. Other duties could be assigned as well. Will report directly to the administrator of the facility and will have support and assistance provided by our Director of Senior Care.