Regional Director of Nursing

Oceans Healthcare; Louisiana; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare is seeking a Regional Director of Nursing to provide clinical oversight and support across multiple behavioral health facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The role requires significant travel and offers the opportunity to lead and mentor nursing teams, ensuring excellence in patient care. Candidates should possess an active RN license and experience in behavioral health leadership.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana; Mississippi license required within 3 months.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience, including 2 years in leadership.
• Experience in inpatient behavioral health required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for nursing across multiple behavioral health facilities.
• Act as interim DON or provide short-term coverage.
• Support nursing operations and mentor facility DONs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Education

Active RN license in Louisiana

BSN or MSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Regional Director of Nursing

Type: Full-Time

Travel Required: Up to 90%

Travel Locations: LA and MS

At Oceans Healthcare, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adolescents, adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Regional Director of Nursing provides clinical oversight and leadership to Directors of Nursing across multiple behavioral health facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The position requires extensive travel (75-90%), which will include overnight stays and may involve last-minute scheduling based on facility needs. The individual must be based in the Louisiana/Mississippi region.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as interim DON, or provide relief for DON when needed for short-term coverage
• Partner with facility DONs to support nursing operations, performance, staffing, and clinical oversight
• Drive nursing excellence through regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and training
• Lead onboarding and support for new DONs; assist with facility and service line start-ups
• Participate in quality, safety, and clinical leadership efforts across the region

Key Requirements:

• Active RN license in Louisiana (Mississippi license required within 3 months of hire)
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Minimum 3 years RN experience with at least 2 years in nursing leadership
• At least 1 year of inpatient behavioral health experience
• Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission standards, nursing budgets, and compliance
• Comfortable with high-paced, dynamic environments and last-minute travel needs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Location:

Must reside in the Louisiana/Mississippi region or near Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

At Oceans, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence in behavioral health care. As a Regional Nursing Director, you will:

• Make a lasting impact on the quality of patient care.
• Lead and mentor nursing teams to achieve professional growth and success.
• Collaborate with a supportive and mission-driven organization focused on innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow with a team committed to transforming lives.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and drive exceptional nursing care, we invite you to apply. Join Oceans Healthcare and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Come grow with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitals

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