Director of Nursing in Training

Director of Nursing in Training (DIT) Program

Gateway Healthcare Nebraska is seeking passionate, driven nurses interested in growing into clinical leadership through ourDirector of Nursing in Training (DIT) Program. This immersive, hands-on training experience is designed to prepare future nursing leaders for success in skilled nursing and post-acute care environments.

If you are looking to take the next step in your nursing career while developing leadership, operational, and clinical management skills, this program offers the mentorship and real-world experience needed to thrive as a Director of Nursing.

Location

Omaha, NE | Randolph, NE | Falls City, NE

Program Overview

This multi-month leadership development program provides practical, on-the-job training under the guidance of an experienced Director of Nursing mentor.

Participants will gain firsthand experience in both clinical operations and nursing leadership while developing the knowledge and confidence needed to lead high-performing care teams.

Training Includes:

• Hands-on clinical and operational training
• Leadership development and mentorship
• Participation in:
• QAPI meetings
• Triple Check processes
• PDPM education and reimbursement practices
• Market and leadership meetings
• Regulatory and compliance education
• Team leadership and staff development
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

By the end of the program, participants will have built the clinical leadership foundation, operational knowledge, and professional relationships necessary for long-term success in nursing leadership.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Active State RN License
• Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for clinical excellence and patient care
• Ability to lead and motivate teams
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Desire to grow into a senior nursing leadership role
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership mentorship and career development
• Dependent care and transportation FSAs
• Employee discounts including cell phone plans and movie tickets
• Career advancement opportunities across a growing healthcare network

Learn more about benefits at ensignbenefits.com

About Us

At Gateway Healthcare Nebraska, our mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care through compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, and strong operational support.

We proudly live out our CAPLICO values every day:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

Gateway Healthcare Nebraska is affiliated with Ensign Services, a network supporting more than 300 healthcare operations nationwide across skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services.

Ready to grow into a clinical leadership role and make a lasting impact in healthcare?Submit your resume today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment criminal background screening required. All inquiries will remain confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.