Director of Nursing

Job Overview

This Director of Nursing position is a leadership role central to clinical operations in Omaha, NE. You'll oversee nursing practice, set care standards, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility. The work connects daily patient care with long term strategic goals for quality and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing policies that improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
• Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and performance evaluation of nurse managers and clinical staff.
• Manage the department's budget, including staffing models and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary liaison for nursing during accreditation surveys and internal audits.
• Analyze clinical data to identify trends and drive initiatives for infection control or fall prevention.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing, physicians, and support services.

Requirements

• A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where Omaha, NE is situated.
• At least five years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is strongly preferred.
• You need a solid grasp of healthcare finance, Joint Commission standards, and labor laws.
• The role involves prolonged periods at a desk reviewing reports and frequent walking through clinical units.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll split your time between your office and the floor. Mornings often start with rounding with charge nurses before diving into budget spreadsheets or policy revisions. The team expects you to be their advocate with administration while holding them accountable to high clinical standards. You'll use electronic health records for reporting and likely a staffing/scheduling platform daily. It's a full time commitment where some weeks are predictable, but others get upended by an unexpected survey or staffing crisis.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The role offers real authority to shape how nursing care is delivered. You're not just maintaining the status quo; you can pilot new programs or redesign workflows based on evidence. There's significant growth potential into broader executive roles like CNO. Because JobXi lists openings from various employers in Omaha, NE, you might find opportunities in different types of facilities; from community hospitals to specialty surgical centers; each with its own culture to explore.

Schedule & Work Type

This is primarily an onsite, full time position based in Omaha, NE. While most hours fall within a typical administrative schedule, you should anticipate occasional early meetings, late evenings for board reports, and being on call for urgent operational issues. Fully remote work isn't feasible due to the hands on nature of clinical leadership.

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Equal Opportunity

The hiring employer provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics as defined by law.