Wellness Director

About the Role

As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will utilize your leadership qualities to inspire, lead and manage the overall operation of the clinical team to provide the highest quality of care and services for our residents. You will proactively build relationships with residents, families, physicians and other healthcare providers for the coordination of exceptional personalized care. You will consistently collaborate with community leadership, mentor and engage your associates and build resident and family satisfaction.

Brookdale supports nurse leaders through:

• Structured six-week orientation
• A wealth of online resources, local nurse mentors, and ongoing collaborative support
• Tuition reimbursement to support clinical expertise and leadership skills development
• A network of almost 700 communities in 40 states to support relocation

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.

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, coaching, and mentoring to licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community
• May be responsible for leading additional clinical leadership team members (up to five)

The complexity of the role is determined by factors such as size, type of product lines, medication management regulations, 90-day assessment requirements, multiple licensure requirements, state regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.

Requirements

• Education as required to obtain state nursing license and active state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)
• Driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Clinical leadership experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic documentation

Benefits

Brookdale offers a full suite of benefits, varying by employment status (part-time, full-time, or temporary).

Part- and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short- and long-term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725 (less applicable taxes and withholding), for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least a year.

Pay

Base pay is determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in this role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

About Us

Brookdale is recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Our cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust drive everything we do, creating a welcoming and inclusive community where residents and associates thrive.

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members
• Entertaining events and gatherings to foster connections
• Industry leader in clinical care
• Nationwide company with 589 communities (as of November 30, 2025), offering opportunities to grow and learn
• Extensive corporate support, including a robust training program