Director of Nursing

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$130k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

$125,000–$130,000 annually at Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha, NE. We are seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee clinical operations, lead the nursing department, and ensure residents receive the highest quality of care.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department
  • Lead, develop, and support nursing staff, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management
  • Establish and implement nursing policies and procedures that promote quality care and regulatory compliance
  • Manage staffing levels and ensure appropriate nursing coverage and resident care
  • Monitor quality assurance initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective action plans as needed
  • Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and other healthcare professionals to support resident needs
  • Oversee departmental budgets, medical supplies, medications, and equipment
  • Maintain readiness for state and federal inspections while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment that protects residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity

What You'll Need

Required

  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
  • At least five years of nursing leadership experience
  • At least one year of experience in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative, or restorative clinical practices
  • Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare management, quality assurance, staff development, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school
  • Two or more years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Pay and Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $125,000–$130,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm. Additional hours as needed.

Next Steps

Apply today. Our team reviews applications and responds within 48 hours.

Maple Crest Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve.

With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees daily clinical and administrative operations while leading, training, and managing the nursing staff. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing departmental budgets, and maintaining high standards of resident care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska and possess at least five years of nursing leadership experience. Additionally, at least one year of experience in gerontological, rehabilitative, or restorative clinical practices is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Budget managementOrganizational skillsPolicy implementationStaffing management

Gerontological Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 57% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$130kNursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)119 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$142k in purchasing powerNebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nursing leadership listings in Nebraska63 active5,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 57% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Nebraska figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Nebraska Gerontological Nursing postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at American Baptist Homes of the Midwest a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest logo

About American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Accident and critical illness insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.