Director of Nursing

Hillcrest Health & LIving•Papillion, NE

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking an experienced, driven, and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead the clinical team at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion, Nebraska. The campus provides a continuum of senior care, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, and memory support. The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability for nursing services, advancing quality outcomes and exceptional resident care in a warm, resident-centered environment. The role leads clinical operations with a focus on quality, compliance, team development, resident satisfaction, and care outcomes. The Director of Nursing works with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team, supports residents and families, maintains survey readiness, and builds a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and clinical pride. This is a visible, hands-on leadership opportunity to strengthen the nursing team, improve outcomes, and support meaningful change.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in Nebraska required.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Current CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Previous nursing leadership experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or post-acute care.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, survey processes, quality measures, and clinical compliance.
Proven ability to lead teams, build trust, and drive results.
Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while focusing on resident care and team support.
Collaborative leadership style and confidence holding teams accountable.
Commitment to service excellence, resident satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Steady, professional approach in urgent, complex, or changing situations.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Ability to utilize technology, clinical systems, and resources efficiently and effectively.
Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, providers, leaders, and team members.

Nice To Haves

DON or ADON experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Previous long-term care or skilled nursing leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for nursing services across the community.
Ensure high-quality resident care in compliance with state, federal, and organizational standards.
Lead, coach, develop, and support nurses, clinical leaders, and care team members.
Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Oversee clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, and nursing workflows.
Monitor quality measures, clinical trends, documentation, and performance-improvement opportunities.
Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory compliance across nursing services.
Promote infection-control practices, risk management, and resident safety standards.
Support care planning, resident condition management, and effective communication with residents and families.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, service excellence, and clinical pride.
Identify barriers, solve problems, and implement process improvements that support better outcomes.
Serve as a visible, hands-on clinical leader who builds trust with team members, residents, families, and providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.