The posting
Full-Time Day Nurse (RN/LPN) – Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages Location: Papillion, NEService Line: Hillcrest Country Estates CottagesSchedule: Full-Time Days | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Every Other Weekend Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and clinically strong Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our team at Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages in Papillion, NE. Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages offers a unique, home-like care environment centered on helping elders maintain as much independence, choice, and dignity as possible. As a Cottage Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care while also serving as a clinical leader for the cottage team, helping coordinate care, monitor changes in condition, and support the overall health and wellbeing of the elders you serve. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Cottage Nurse, you will help bring that mission to life through thoughtful clinical care, strong communication, and a commitment to helping each elder live as independently and comfortably as possible. What You’ll Do As a Cottage Nurse, you will provide hands-on nursing care while supporting the daily clinical operations of the cottage team. You will:
Provide quality nursing and clinical care to support each elder’s physical and mental wellbeing. Monitor elders for changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly. Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Complete prescribed treatments and ensure medications are administered accurately, timely, and with appropriate privacy. Support fall prevention by investigating falls, identifying contributing factors, and helping implement preventive measures. Follow skin-care standards and ensure preventive measures are in place to help maintain skin integrity. Support admission and transition planning for new Cottage elders. Complete admission assessments, verify physician orders, and initiate care plans. Review and update individualized life plans and plans of care as needs change. Complete required admission care-plan documentation within established timeframes. Train, observe, monitor, and provide retraining as needed to Elder Assistants related to medication administration and activities of daily living. Identify and report concerns related to nursing care practices. Support cottage team members in following clinical policies, procedures, and standards. Help monitor special care programs, including incontinence management, turning, restorative care, and meal programs. Implement emergency procedures calmly and effectively. Role model professional behavior and high clinical standards. Participate in nurse meetings, community in-services, annual competencies, and required education. Assist with additional nursing and clinical responsibilities as assigned.
What We’re Looking For We are looking for a nurse who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of clinical care in a smaller, relationship-focused environment. The right candidate will be someone who notices the details, communicates clearly, and understands the importance of balancing strong clinical judgment with a person-centered approach. You should be comfortable supporting both elders and team members while helping maintain safe, consistent, and high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have:
A compassionate and respectful approach to elder care. Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills. Ability to recognize and respond to changes in condition. Confidence with medication administration, treatments, and care planning. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, and other clinical team members. Comfort providing guidance, education, and support to direct-care team members. Strong attention to detail and documentation. Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent or stressful situations. Dependability and consistent follow-through. A team-first approach and willingness to help wherever needed. A genuine interest in helping aging adults maintain independence and quality of life.
Education & Credentials
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Current Nebraska or compact-state RN or LPN license required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. At least one year of nursing experience in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, or a similar setting preferred.
Why Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages? The Cottage model offers a different kind of nursing experience. Rather than working in a traditional institutional environment, you will become part of a smaller care team where you can truly get to know the elders you serve, including their routines, preferences, strengths, and individual goals. As a Cottage Nurse, you will have the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical care with leadership, relationship-building, and meaningful involvement in each elder’s daily life. This position offers a full-time day schedule from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. What Hillcrest Offers
Competitive compensation. Full-time day schedule: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every other weekend rotation. Multiple health insurance plan options. Vision, dental, and life insurance. Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative cottage teams. Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth opportunities. Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid. Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts. Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.
Physical & Other Requirements
Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds. Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift. Must be able to remain flexible and calm when supporting elders, families, and team members during stressful situations. Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment. Must be able to utilize technology and available resources efficiently and effectively. Must follow established nursing, infection-control, documentation, and safety procedures. Must be available to work an every-other-weekend rotation. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Other duties as assigned.
Ready to Make a Difference in a Different Kind of Nursing Environment? If you are an RN or LPN who values meaningful relationships, strong clinical care, and helping aging adults maintain independence, we invite you to apply for the Full-Time Day Nurse – Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages position. Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through compassionate nursing, strong teamwork, and person-centered care.
