Director of Nursing — Elevate Senior Living Care

Hillcrest Health & Living; Papillion Second II Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Leadership support

Mission-driven culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the clinical team at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion, NE. This role focuses on strategic leadership, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care across a full continuum.

The Director will drive compliance with state and federal standards, mentor nurses and leaders, oversee staffing and workflows, and partner with administration to enhance resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska required.
• Leadership experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or post-acute care preferred.
• DON or ADON experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, survey processes, quality measures, and clinical compliance.

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 strong 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team-building

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

CPR certification

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the clinical team at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion, NE. This role focuses on strategic leadership, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care across a full continuum.

The Director will drive compliance with state and federal standards, mentor nurses and leaders, oversee staffing and workflows, and partner with administration to enhance resident satisfaction.