LPN/RN-DON Memory Care- Bedford

About the role

Lead with Purpose. Lead with Heart. We are seeking an experienced, licensed nurse with strong clinical leadership and Director-level experience to lead our small, stand-alone Memory Care community. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about serving residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and building meaningful partnerships with their families. The ideal candidate brings proven clinical leadership, strong tenure, and a passion for mentoring and developing caregivers while creating a culture centered on appreciation, staff retention, accountability, and exceptional quality of care. You will work closely with residents, families, and the care team to ensure each resident receives compassionate, individualized care and support.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day clinical services of a more complex community to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met.
• Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as residents’ healthcare needs change.
• Supervises and provides leadership, as well as coaching, to licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community.
• May be responsible for leading additional clinical leadership team up to five members.

Qualifications

• A licensed RN or LPN with strong clinical leadership experience
• Experienced at the Director level or in a similar senior clinical leadership role
• Passionate about Alzheimer’s and dementia care
• Hands-on and comfortable working directly with residents and families
• A strong mentor who develops, trains, and inspires staff
• Committed to building a culture of appreciation, retention, teamwork, and quality care
• Available to participate in on-call responsibilities and respond when needed
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, with clinical leadership experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic documentation

About Brookdale

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Brookdale Supports Our Nurse Leaders Through:

• Structured six-week orientation, a wealth of online resources, local nurse mentors and ongoing collaborative support
• Tuition reimbursement to support your clinical expertise and leadership skills development
• Network of almost 700 communities in 40 states to support you should relocation be in your future

This is a great opportunity for a strong nurse leader looking to take the next step in their professional career or for an experienced Director of Nursing looking to join a reputable mission and purpose-driven organization where you can make a contribution.