Director of Nursing (DON)

Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Newman Grove, Nebraska

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. As a privately owned, faith-based skilled nursing facility serving our community since 1960, we are committed to providing exceptional resident-centered care in a warm, family-oriented environment.

If you are a strong clinical leader who values teamwork, quality care, and making a lasting impact on residents' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Promote high-quality resident care and positive clinical outcomes.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff.

• Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, residents, and families.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Lead survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska (or eligible for licensure).

• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing leadership experience required.

• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred.

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care operations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional resident-centered care.

About Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home

Serving individuals of all faiths since 1960, Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a privately owned skilled nursing facility located in Newman Grove, Nebraska. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate care in a welcoming environment where residents feel at home and employees are valued as family.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to excellence, compassion, and serving others.

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Here's a strong list of Skills & Qualifications for a Director of Nursing position in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility.

Skills & Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska (or eligible for licensure)

• Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience, preferably in long-term care

• Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) experience preferred

• Thorough knowledge of CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Experience with staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and workforce management

• Knowledge of infection prevention and quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI)

• Experience with survey readiness and regulatory compliance

• Ability to analyze clinical data and implement quality improvement initiatives

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office

• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics

• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

These qualifications align well with what experienced DON candidates and job boards like ZipRecruiter expect to see for a skilled nursing facility.

How to Apply

If you're a compassionate, experienced nursing leader who is committed to providing exceptional resident care, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and application through the job posting or our careers page. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.