Director of Nursing (DON) - Broken Bow, NE

Vetter Senior Living

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Previous nursing leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute care settings preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, Medicare standards, and clinical compliance.
  • Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and inspire others.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage the overall operations of the nursing department.
  • Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain nursing team members.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, Medicare, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor resident care outcomes and clinical quality measures.
  • Oversee documentation and accuracy within electronic medical record systems.
  • Coordinate care planning with physicians, therapists, department leaders, residents, and families.
  • Manage staffing levels, scheduling practices, and nursing resources.
  • Promote infection prevention, clinical excellence, and best nursing practices.
  • Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and open communication.
  • Participate in the facility's leadership on-call rotation.
  • Uphold Brookestone View's mission and values through servant leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing department.
  • Work in a community committed to compassionate, resident-focused care.
  • Environment that values and empowers team members.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in management roles.
  • Engagement in a culture of accountability and open communication.
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in leadership and enjoys developing strong teams? Brookestone View is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership, champion quality resident care, and help cultivate a workplace where both residents and team members feel valued, supported, and empowered.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing department within a community committed to compassionate, resident-focused care and professional excellence.

Position Summary

As Director of Nursing, you will oversee all nursing services within the facility, ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will guide clinical operations, support team development, and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage the overall operations of the nursing department.
  • Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain nursing team members.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, Medicare, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor resident care outcomes and clinical quality measures.
  • Oversee documentation and accuracy within electronic medical record systems.
  • Coordinate care planning with physicians, therapists, department leaders, residents, and families.
  • Manage staffing levels, scheduling practices, and nursing resources.
  • Promote infection prevention, clinical excellence, and best nursing practices.
  • Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and open communication.
  • Participate in the facility's leadership on-call rotation.
  • Uphold Brookestone View's mission and values through servant leadership.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Previous nursing leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute care settings preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, Medicare standards, and clinical compliance.
  • Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and inspire others.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Build Your Career Where You Can Make a Difference

At Brookestone View, leadership means more than managing operations. It means investing in people, elevating quality care, and creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members every day.

If you're ready to lead a dedicated nursing team and make a lasting impact in the Broken Bow community, we encourage you to apply today.

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