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Eventide

Director of Nursing, RN

Crete, NE · On-site

The Director of Nursing ensures that the highest degree of quality care is provided to all residents/tenants of Eventide under the direction and through the coordination of Nursing, Social Services ...

Eventide

Director of Nursing, RN

Crete, NE · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

The Director of Nursing ensures that the highest degree of quality care is provided to all residents/tenants of Eventide under the direction and through the coordination of Nursing, Social Services ...

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How much do director nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for director nursing in Nebraska is $103,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,100.00 and $119,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Nursing vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector NursingNurse Manager
CredentialsRN license, BSN, often MSN or higher, leadership certificationsRN license, BSN often preferred, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, administrative offices, hospital leadershipHospital units, clinics, direct patient care settings
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing multiple departmentsSupervising nursing staff, managing daily operations of a unit
Industry UsageCommon in large hospitals, health systems, healthcare organizationsFound in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

The main difference between Director Nursing and Nurse Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. Directors focus on strategic leadership and organizational oversight, while Nurse Managers handle daily unit operations and staff supervision. Both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, but Directors typically have broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What does a director of nursing do?

A director of nursing oversees nursing staff and clinical operations within healthcare facilities, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. They develop policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with other healthcare leaders to improve service delivery. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Nursing jobs in Nebraska?

The most popular types of Nursing jobs in Nebraska are:

What cities in Nebraska are hiring for Director Nursing jobs?

Cities in Nebraska with the most Director Nursing job openings:

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Infographic showing various Director Nursing job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,617 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Director Nursing Services | Long Term Care

Avera Health

Creighton, NE • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Location:

Avera Creighton Care Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus!


You Belong at Avera


Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.


A Brief Overview
Collaborates with appropriate interdisciplinary team members in assuring that services are provided in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner that enhances patient, staff, and physician satisfaction. Accountable for department success through sound decision making, fiscal financial planning, maintaining appropriate staff levels, monitoring competency and quality of services.
What you will do

  • Demonstrates the ability to facilitate staff and resources to reinforce the vision of Avera.
  • Cultivates relationships across functions and departments of local facility, region, and system.
  • Develops short and long range plans for the department, community and health system.
  • Demonstrates the ability to establish benchmark goals to guide the department's activities and effectively deal with variances. This includes developing data, analysis, setting thresholds, and developing action plans which resolve discrepancies.
  • Manages the resources of department and hospital in a way that provides effective outcomes while at the same time only using minimum resources to achieve those outcomes.
  • Develops positive relationships with customers (physicians, patients, families, and referral sources) that help to promote Avera's referral base.
  • Utilizes teamwork to help achieve objectives and improve operation within the department, hospital, and Avera.
  • Maintains basic knowledge of Medicare reimbursement principles, understands and addresses to applicable laws and regulations, reviews and updates departmental policies and practices to reflect current regulations.
  • Supports Avera's strategic goals and develops the departmental goals accordingly.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
  • 4-6 years RN

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

  • Some College in leadership or healthcare administration

Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.


Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

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About Avera Health

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Avera Health, based in Sioux Falls, SD, US, is a significant player in the healthcare industry. This notable network of healthcare providers, hospitals, and health facilities serves over a million people across five Midwestern states. The health network was formed with the 1994 partnership of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, with its roots in compassionate service dating back to the late 1800s. Renowned for its commitment to providing excellent care and improving the health of individuals and communities, it has made significant strides in the medical field. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in the top 15% of U.S. hospitals for clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Sioux Falls, SD, US

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