Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance

Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance

Location: New Orleans, LA - Gulf Region (Including MS as well)

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: The role will be about 75% travel within the Region, when not filling in as an interim DON in a building.

About Avardis and Who We Are:

Our Vision: We strive to be the leading provider of compassionate, comprehensive care that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients, while also promoting respect and autonomy. Our goal is to create an environment where patients thrive, not just survive - where every aspect of their well-being is nurtured, from health and safety to social connections and quality of life.

Innovative Solutions for Better Health: As part of our commitment to excellence, Avardis leverages the latest in healthcare technology to provide better outcomes for older adults. From telemedicine services and remote health monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools and customized wellness programs, we use innovation to make patient care accessible, efficient, and effective.

We also embrace new treatments, therapies, and approaches that can improve quality of life, whether it's through pain management, physical rehabilitation, or mental health support. By staying at the forefront of healthcare trends and continuously evolving our services, we ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

About the Role:

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and clinical leadership across our nursing homes. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance to oversee and support multiple facilities, ensuring the highest level of patient care and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to fostering excellence in nursing operations.

The Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance will be responsible for providing clinical oversight, leadership, and operational support to multiple skilled nursing facilities. This role requires an experienced RN leader with a deep understanding of long-term care operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices. The ideal candidate will be an influential mentor who can assess, stabilize, and optimize nursing departments while supporting and developing facility-level clinical leadership.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance provides interim Director of Nursing leadership in centers experiencing DON vacancies or transitions, ensuring continuity of clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and safe, effective care delivery. This role holds full DON authority while assigned and partners closely with Regional Nursing leadership to stabilize operations and advance clinical performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as Interim Director of Nursing, with accountability for nursing operations, staffing, competencies, and clinical outcomes during vacancies or transitions
• Providing hands-on clinical leadership to nursing teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, policies, and evidence-based practice
• Supporting survey readiness and response, including corrective action planning, staff education, and on-site leadership during surveys
• Leading clinical operations stabilization, identifying risk areas and implementing immediate and sustainable improvements
• Partnering with Regional Nurses and Operations leaders to align center-level execution with organizational standards and priorities
• Supporting targeted clinical projects and initiatives that strengthen care delivery, quality outcomes, and consistency across centers
• Travel extensively to support facilities, including overnight stays and extended periods at assigned locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, active, and unencumbered RN license in the assigned state(s); state-specific licensing is not required for support roles where the individual is not acting as a facility DON.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care settings.
• Experience in restorative or geriatric nursing is preferred.
• Proven leadership and performance management experience with the ability to drive clinical excellence.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays and extended assignments at multiple facilities.
• Must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Pay rate: Competitive salary and bonus structure may apply, along with holiday pay and unlimited Work Life Balance (WLB) program.
• Access to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use it for free to help satisfy your state specific licensure requirements. Database includes MS Office and Leadership/Supervisory content. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses are offered in alternative languages.
• Advocacy and Community Impact: At Avardis, we are not just focused on the well-being of our patients - we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We partner with local organizations, host educational events, and advocate for policies that improve the health and lives of older adults everywhere.

Join us in creating a future where every patient is empowered to live their best life, with the support and care they deserve.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.