Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing Facility - 3675411

Apex-Healthcare; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Full-time leadership opportunity

Job summary

Apex-Healthcare is seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing (DON) for a skilled nursing facility in Bossier City, LA. The DON will lead nursing operations, oversee clinical performance, and ensure high-quality resident care in a fast-paced long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Louisiana RN license, SNF leadership experience, and strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license required.
• DON experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain nursing teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing department operations.
• Manage nursing leadership and clinical staff.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain nursing team members.
• Maintain staffing levels and coverage.
• Oversee resident assessments, care plans, documentation, and clinical services.
• Monitor quality measures, incidents, rehospitalizations, infections, and changes in resident condition.
• Maintain survey readiness and support compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Develop and implement plans of correction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team.
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical practices for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee infection prevention and control practices.
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the nursing department.
• Support staff education, competency, and ongoing clinical development.
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and other care partners.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana RN license

Director of Nursing experience in SNF

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Bossier City, LA

Job Type: Full-Time

Setting: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Director of Nursing – Skilled Nursing Facility

A skilled nursing facility in Bossier City, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations and oversee the clinical performance of the facility.

This is a key leadership role for a strong nursing professional who understands skilled nursing, regulatory compliance, staff development, survey readiness, and the day-to-day demands of leading a nursing department in a long-term care environment.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build a strong clinical team, create accountability, and maintain high standards for resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing department operations
• Manage and support nursing leadership and clinical staff
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain nursing team members
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and nursing coverage
• Oversee resident assessments, care plans, documentation, and clinical services
• Monitor quality measures, incidents, rehospitalizations, infections, and changes in resident condition
• Maintain survey readiness and support compliance with federal and state requirements
• Develop and implement plans of correction and quality improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical practices for accuracy and compliance
• Oversee infection prevention and control practices
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the nursing department
• Support staff education, competency, and ongoing clinical development
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and other care partners

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Previous Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility strongly preferred
• Strong skilled nursing and long-term care background
• Thorough understanding of survey readiness and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, care planning, staffing, infection prevention, and quality measures
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain nursing teams
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clinical and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a nursing leader who understands that a successful DON must balance clinical quality, staffing, compliance, communication, and team development.

The right candidate will be visible, engaged, and comfortable working closely with both frontline staff and facility leadership.

This is an opportunity for an experienced skilled nursing leader who wants to make a direct impact on resident care, staff performance, and the overall success of the facility.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive facility leadership
• Stable full-time leadership opportunity