Director of Nursing - Senior Living Leadership

Cedarhurst Living; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations with a focus on safe, high-quality, person-centered care. The role supervises nurses, CNAs, and medication staff, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations and organizational policies.

Collaboration with families and surveyors supports ongoing quality improvement. The position requires an active RN or LPN license and at least three years of nursing experience, preferably in senior living, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an active state license as an RN or LPN.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience; preferred in senior living or healthcare.
• CPR or BLS certification is preferred.
• Experience with preadmission assessments and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality care and compliance with care plans and resident assessments.
• Develop nursing objectives, policies, and procedures aligned with regulations.
• Maintain safe working environment and protect equipment and staff.
• Provide nursing coverage as needed and assess levels of care.
• Hire, train, supervise, and retain a high-performing care team.
• Coordinate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Patient-centered care

MS Office

EHR systems

HR systems

Education

Active RN or LPN license

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

HR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations with a focus on safe, high-quality, person-centered care. The role supervises nurses, CNAs, and medication staff, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations and organizational policies.

Collaboration with families and surveyors supports ongoing quality improvement. The position requires an active RN or LPN license and at least three years of nursing experience, preferably in senior living, with strong