Director of Nursing & Wellness (RN) – Assisted Living & Memory Care - Full-Time

Lead with purpose. Support wellness. Make a difference.

The Meadows is seeking a Director of Nursing & Wellness (RN) to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care team. Build meaningful relationships with residents and families, guide a dedicated care team, and help residents live well within a supportive, family-owned organization.

Position Summary

Nye Health Services is seeking a compassionate, experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical services at our campus offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This leader will promote quality care, support and develop team members, and help residents maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing oversees nursing services within Assisted Living and Memory Care and serves as a clinical resource across the campus. This role combines hands-on leadership, clinical oversight, care coordination, and collaboration with residents, families, providers, and campus leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Resident Care

• Lead nursing services to support safe, individualized, person-centered care.
• Oversee resident assessments, service plans, and ongoing evaluations to ensure services reflect each resident’s needs, preferences, and abilities.
• Oversee medication management, treatment administration, clinical documentation, and nursing practices.
• Coordinate admissions, hospital returns, transfers, and transitions between levels of care.
• Serve as a resource for Independent Living residents and families seeking wellness support, outside services, or guidance regarding changing care needs.

Memory Care and Dementia Support

• Coach team members on dementia care, effective communication, and individualized approaches to distress or changes in behavior.
• Provide education and support to families navigating memory loss and changing care needs.

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate nursing and direct care team members
• Oversee clinical staffing and scheduling to align coverage and team member competencies with resident needs.
• Provide ongoing education, competency validation, and opportunities for professional development.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Lead clinical quality improvement efforts, including audits, incident reviews, and follow-up action plans.
• Oversee infection prevention practices and coordinate responses to illness or potential outbreaks.
• Monitor trends involving falls, medication variances, changes in condition, and other quality indicators.
• Support survey readiness and participate in inspections, investigations, and corrective action efforts.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or a valid multistate license permitting practice in Nebraska.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond calmly to changing priorities and urgent resident needs.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
• Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, senior living, or geriatric nursing.

Schedule and Work Expectations

This is a full-time leadership position with a primary daytime schedule. On-call coverage is required every other week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays that fall within the assigned on-call week. The Director of Nursing must be available to provide clinical guidance, respond to urgent concerns, and report to the campus when needed.

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.