The posting
Director of Nursing – Hillcrest Country Estates Location: Papillion, NEService Line: Hillcrest Country EstatesSchedule: Full-Time Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for an experienced, driven, and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead the clinical team at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion, NE. Hillcrest Country Estates is a beautiful senior living campus offering a full continuum of care, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, and memory support. Our teams are committed to providing high-quality care in a warm, resident-centered environment where residents and families feel supported, respected, and confident in the care being provided. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As the Director of Nursing, you will play a key leadership role in advancing that mission by building strong clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and ensuring residents receive exceptional care every day. What You’ll Do As the Director of Nursing, you will provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for nursing services at Hillcrest Country Estates. You will lead clinical operations with a focus on quality, compliance, team development, resident satisfaction, and strong care outcomes. You will:
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for nursing services across the community.
Ensure high-quality resident care in compliance with state, federal, and organizational standards.
Lead, coach, develop, and support nurses, clinical leaders, and care team members.
Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Oversee clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, and nursing workflows.
Monitor quality measures, clinical trends, documentation, and performance improvement opportunities.
Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory compliance across nursing services.
Promote strong infection-control practices, risk management, and resident safety standards.
Support care planning, resident condition management, and effective communication with residents and families.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, service excellence, and clinical pride.
Identify barriers, solve problems, and implement process improvements that support better outcomes.
Serve as a visible, hands-on clinical leader who builds trust with team members, residents, families, and providers.
What We’re Looking For We are looking for a strong clinical leader who is confident, organized, and ready to lead with both accountability and heart. The right candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced senior living environment, able to develop others, and committed to creating a culture where quality care, teamwork, and follow-through matter. Ideal candidates will have:
Active RN license in Nebraska required.
Previous nursing leadership experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or post-acute care.
DON or ADON experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, survey processes, quality measures, and clinical compliance.
Proven ability to lead teams, build trust, and drive results.
Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while staying focused on resident care and team support.
A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to hold teams accountable.
Commitment to service excellence, resident satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
A steady, professional approach in urgent, complex, or changing situations.
Education & Credentials
Active Registered Nurse license in Nebraska required.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Current CPR certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Previous long-term care or skilled nursing leadership experience preferred.
Why Hillcrest? At Hillcrest Country Estates, clinical leadership matters. The Director of Nursing has the opportunity to shape the resident experience, strengthen the nursing team, improve outcomes, and create a care environment where team members feel supported and residents feel truly cared for. This is a strong opportunity for a nursing leader who wants to make a visible impact, lead meaningful change, and be part of an organization that values quality, accountability, and people. What Hillcrest Offers
Competitive compensation and leadership incentive opportunities.
Multiple health insurance plan options.
Vision, dental, and life insurance.
Retirement plan options.
Paid time off and attendance PTO opportunities.
Professional development, leadership support, and career-growth opportunities.
Supportive leadership team and strong organizational culture.
Meaningful work with a mission-driven senior care organization.
Physical & Other Requirements
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
Must be able to manage competing priorities, urgent clinical needs, and regulatory expectations.
Must be able to utilize technology, clinical systems, and resources efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to build strong relationships with residents, families, providers, leaders, and team members.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Other duties as assigned.
Ready to Lead With Purpose? If you are an experienced nursing leader who is ready to lead strong teams, drive quality outcomes, and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for the Director of Nursing – Hillcrest Country Estates role. Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and exceptional resident care. #INDRedChip
