Senior Nursing Leader – Long-Term Care

Adept; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept of Omaha – Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department. The DON will provide clinical leadership, oversee RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs, ensure high-quality resident care, and drive regulatory compliance and quality improvement in a Nebraska long-term care setting.

The successful candidate will have an active Nebraska RN license, prior DON or nursing leadership experience in long-term care, and a proven ability to develop and retain

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska.
• Previous nursing leadership experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
• Five years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Five years of nursing management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care nursing practices, regulations, and compliance.
• 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.
• Work closely with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, therapy, social services, and other departments to coordinate resident care.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold nursing staff accountable for meeting facility standards.
• Recruit, develop, educate, and retain qualified nursing staff.
• Provide education and leadership to nursing staff across all shifts.
• Monitor staffing needs and work collaboratively with facility leadership to maintain appropriate nursing coverage.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and Nebraska regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Prepare for and participate in state and federal surveys.
• Respond appropriately to survey findings and assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Plans of Correction.
• Ensure required state and federal reporting is completed accurately and timely.
• Investigate resident-care concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Ensure allegations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other reportable events are immediately addressed and reported in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with the Administrator and other members of the facility leadership team.
• Promote a professional, respectful, accountable, and resident-centered culture throughout the Nursing Department.
• Ensure facility policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical nursing

Education

RN license (Nebraska)

Job description

Adept of Omaha – Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department. The DON will provide clinical leadership, oversee RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs, ensure high-quality resident care, and drive regulatory compliance and quality improvement in a Nebraska long-term care setting.

The successful candidate will have an active Nebraska RN license, prior DON or nursing leadership experience in long-term care, and a proven ability to develop and retain