Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON). This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide clinical services, mentor nursing professionals, and ensure exceptional care for the residents we proudly serve. The Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within the community. This individual is responsible for maintaining high clinical standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing nursing staff, and fostering a culture centered on quality care and resident dignity. Working closely with physicians, department leaders, residents, and families, the DON helps drive exceptional clinical outcomes while promoting teamwork and accountability throughout the nursing department.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
- Ability to motivate teams and build positive working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or other nursing leadership experience.
- Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or senior living settings.
- Familiarity with regulatory surveys, Medicare guidelines, and quality assurance processes.
- Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for nursing operations and clinical services.
- Hire, develop, mentor, and support nursing staff members.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare requirements, and HIPAA standards.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical performance indicators.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within electronic health record systems.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident-centered care plans.
- Monitor staffing effectiveness and allocate nursing resources appropriately.
- Support infection control processes and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Foster a positive work environment built on communication, accountability, and respect.
- Participate in leadership on-call responsibilities.
- Serve as a champion of Brookestone View's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- FREE dental insurance
- Affordable health insurance options
- Opportunities for FREE prescription medications
- Low-cost vision coverage
- FREE life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Up to $30,000 in Education Benefits through Loan Repayment
- Paid continuing education and license renewals
- Leadership development seminars and professional training
- FREE online learning resources
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- CNA education reimbursement
- Internal advancement opportunities across the organization
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Premium Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
