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Director of Nursing

Comtech LLC

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$100
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Behavioral Health, Budget Management, Business Strategy, CPR Certification, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Content Management Systems (CMS), Director of Nursing (DON), Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Medical Record System, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Lake Charles, Louisiana
POSTED
7 days ago
Role: Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Position Type: Interim / Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the nursing department at a behavioral health hospital. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and efficient day-to-day nursing operations. The Interim DON will collaborate closely with executive leadership to maintain clinical excellence, patient safety, and organizational performance while supporting the hospital's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 24/7 leadership, direction, and accountability for all nursing operations.
  • Lead and supervise nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
  • Recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing leaders and clinical staff.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and executive management to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives, conflict resolution, and process improvement efforts.
  • Ensure all nursing staff maintain required licensure, certifications, mandatory education, and competency requirements.
  • Serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana, Texas, or a Compact State.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care or behavioral health hospital, including Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Unit Coordinator, or Director-level responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing practices, regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and quality improvement.
  • Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as applicable.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience serving as an Interim Director of Nursing or Nursing Executive.
  • Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Hospital leadership experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading regulatory surveys, accreditation readiness, and performance improvement initiatives.

About the Company

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Comtech LLC

Address: 4801 Glenwood Ave, Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612

Phone: (919) 647-7677

IT Support Services and Business Phone Systems in Raleigh, NC.

Computer Network Service and Support, IT Consulting. VoIP Phone Systems for Business.

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and Surrounding Areas.

Company Hours
Sunday : Closed
Monday : 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday : 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday : 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday : 08:00 - 17:00
Friday : 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday : Closed

Company Contact Email
Info@comtechnc.com 

Services Offered:

  • Managed It Services
  • VoIP Phone Solutions
  • Server Support
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Backup Solutions
  • Cloud Computing
  • Virtualization
  • Desktop Support

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COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
WEBSITE
https://www.comtechnc.com/