Director Of Nursing (RN)

The Carpenter Health Network; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Job summary

Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC) in Lafayette, LA seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to provide executive leadership for nursing and patient care across the facility. The DON will shape policy, drive quality initiatives, and lead clinical teams.

The role emphasizes strong management of staffing, budgets, and compliance, with ESOP participation and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a senior leadership position within the administrative team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Louisiana.
• 1 year of Rehab/LTAC experience required.
• 3-5 years hospital/healthcare senior management or similar progressive organizational advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction and oversight for nursing and other services
• Plan, organize and direct management and delivery of quality patient care
• Direct development and approve hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that patients receive safe and effective high-quality patient care services
• Recruit, interview and evaluate personnel
• Prepare budgets and promote relationships with medical and administrative staff
• Comply with state, federal and governing body regulations to achieve hospital goals

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Policy Development

Education

Registered Nurse license (Louisiana)

Job description

Now hiring for Director of Nursing (RN) in Lafayette, LA! We’re seeking an experienced, motivated nursing leader to join our administrative team. The DON plays a key role in shaping policy, improving patient care, and leading nursing practices across the facility.

At Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC), we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner. As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties

• Provide executive direction and oversight for nursing and other services
• Plan, organize and direct management and delivery of quality patient care
• Direct development and approve hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that patients receive safe and effective high-quality patient care services
• Recruit, interview and evaluate personnel
• Prepare budgets and promote relationships with medical and administrative staff
• Comply with state, federal and governing body regulations to achieve hospital goals

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Louisiana
• 1 year of Rehab/LTAC experience required
• 3-5 years hospital/healthcare senior management or similar progressive organizational advancement

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• A 401(k)-retirement plan
• And most exciting of all — participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a real stake in the company’s success at no cost to you

This is more than just a job — it’s a genuine opportunity to grow your career and build long-term financial security.

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC). #INDSAcute5