Residential Nursing Director – Detox & Recovery Leader

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision and 401(K)

Job summary

New Day Recovery is seeking a Residential Director of Nursing to lead nursing services within a detox/residential program in Shreveport, LA. The role emphasizes safe staffing, high-quality patient care, and compliance with DHHS and accreditation standards.

The incumbent will supervise the nursing, medical, and support staff, develop SOPs, and coordinate infection control and quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 1 year of emergency or med-surge nursing experience required.
• 2+ years of related clinical experience required.
• 2+ years of supervision experience.
• Must pass State of Louisiana criminal background and driving record checks.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nurse management and individual care services in a medical detox/residential care program.
• Provides structured daily treatment team meetings with detox staff to review progress and changes.
• Supervises medical, nursing, and housekeeping staff including hiring and evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with logging, documentation, and reporting per regulations and requirements.
• Maintains nursing documentation and records; updates SOPs and trains staff.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Crisis response

Leadership

Infection control awareness

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Management software

Job description

New Day Recovery is seeking a Residential Director of Nursing to lead nursing services within a detox/residential program in Shreveport, LA. The role emphasizes safe staffing, high-quality patient care, and compliance with DHHS and accreditation standards.

The incumbent will supervise the nursing, medical, and support staff, develop SOPs, and coordinate infection control and quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.