Nursing Director: Lead & Elevate Resident Care

Adept Rehab and Nursing of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept of Omaha – Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department. The DON will provide clinical leadership, develop and retain staff, and ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance across all shifts.

The role focuses on guiding nursing operations, collaborating with administrators and the leadership team to maintain standards, survey readiness, and a resident-centered culture in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active RN license in Nebraska and maintain it.
• Nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting is required.
• Five years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Five years of nursing management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care nursing practices, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with state surveys, regulatory compliance, state reporting, and Plans of Correction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Department.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CMAs, and other nursing personnel.
• Ensure residents receive appropriate, timely, and high-quality nursing care.
• Monitor nursing documentation and ensure resident records are complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Oversee resident assessments, changes in condition, care planning, physician notifications, and clinical follow-up.
• Participate in and provide oversight of the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Coordinate resident care with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, therapy, social services, and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nebraska RN license

Job description

Adept of Omaha – Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department. The DON will provide clinical leadership, develop and retain staff, and ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance across all shifts.

The role focuses on guiding nursing operations, collaborating with administrators and the leadership team to maintain standards, survey readiness, and a resident-centered culture in a long-term care setting.