Director of Nursing (DON)

Vetter Senior Living

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

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate teams and build positive relationships
  • Preferred experience in nursing leadership roles
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for nursing operations and clinical services
  • Hire and mentor nursing staff members
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and standards
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives
  • Monitor clinical documentation accuracy
  • Collaborate with teams on resident care plans
  • Evaluate staffing effectiveness and resource allocation
  • Support infection control and evidence-based practices
  • Promote a positive workplace culture

Benefits

  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Free dental insurance
  • Affordable health insurance options
  • Opportunities for free prescription medications
  • Low-cost vision coverage
  • Free life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employer-matched retirement plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Up to $30,000 in education benefits through loan repayment
  • Paid continuing education and license renewals
  • Leadership development seminars
  • Free online learning resources
  • CNA education reimbursement
  • Internal advancement opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Premium holiday pay
Full Job Description
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON). This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide clinical services, mentor nursing professionals, and ensure exceptional care for the residents we proudly serve.

Now offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

If you're passionate about building strong teams, improving clinical outcomes, and creating an environment where residents and staff thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

  • FREE dental insurance
  • Affordable health insurance options
  • Opportunities for FREE prescription medications
  • Low-cost vision coverage
  • FREE life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
  • Employer-matched retirement plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Up to $30,000 in Education Benefits through Loan Repayment
  • Paid continuing education and license renewals
  • Leadership development seminars and professional training
  • FREE online learning resources
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
  • CNA education reimbursement
  • Internal advancement opportunities across the organization

Work-Life Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Premium Holiday Pay

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within the community. This individual is responsible for maintaining high clinical standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing nursing staff, and fostering a culture centered on quality care and resident dignity.

Working closely with physicians, department leaders, residents, and families, the DON helps drive exceptional clinical outcomes while promoting teamwork and accountability throughout the nursing department.

What You'll Do

  • Provide leadership and oversight for nursing operations and clinical services.
  • Hire, develop, mentor, and support nursing staff members.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare requirements, and HIPAA standards.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical performance indicators.
  • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within electronic health record systems.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident-centered care plans.
  • Monitor staffing effectiveness and allocate nursing resources appropriately.
  • Support infection control processes and evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Foster a positive work environment built on communication, accountability, and respect.
  • Participate in leadership on-call responsibilities.
  • Serve as a champion of Brookestone View's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
  • Ability to motivate teams and build positive working relationships.

Preferred

  • Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or other nursing leadership experience.
  • Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or senior living settings.
  • Familiarity with regulatory surveys, Medicare guidelines, and quality assurance processes.
  • Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Brookestone View, leadership is about more than managing a department. It's about empowering people, enhancing resident experiences, and creating a culture where excellence in care can flourish.

Apply today to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and receive our $2,000 Sign-On Bonus.

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