Director of Nursing

Brookdale Senior Living in; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company seeks a Director of Nursing to manage clinical services and ensure excellent care for residents. The role involves leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with families and healthcare providers. Join a recognized workplace that values relationships and integrity while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in clinical leadership.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical services and ensure healthcare needs meet standards.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff to enhance quality of care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

State nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation

Job description

Director of Nursing (Finance)

Manages the day-to-day clinical services of a highly complex, multiple product line, or large community. Ensures residents' healthcare needs are met with respect and dignity, and maintains quality care as needs change. Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, and mentorship to licensed nurses and other care staff. May lead an additional clinical leadership team of five or more members. The HWD level is determined based on the role's complexity, considering factors such as size, product lines, medication management, assessment requirements, licensure, regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.

Recognitions

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

About the Position

As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will use your leadership skills to inspire and manage the clinical team, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents. You will build relationships with residents, families, physicians, and healthcare providers to coordinate personalized care. Collaboration with community leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing resident and family satisfaction are key aspects of the role.

Support for Nurse Leaders

• Structured six-week orientation, online resources, local mentors, and ongoing support
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Network of nearly 700 communities across 40 states for relocation support

Qualifications & Skills

• Required education for state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience; clinical leadership preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation

Visit careers.brookdale.com to learn more about our culture, benefits, and other opportunities.

Our Culture

At Brookdale, relationships and integrity are central. We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive. Our values of passion, courage, partnership, and trust guide us daily. Join us to make a difference and grow your career. We offer professional development, health and wellness programs, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

• Health insurance, 401(k), employee assistance, discounts, and referral programs
• Early wage access, paid time off, holidays, life insurance, and adoption benefits
• Disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, optional life insurance, and tuition reimbursement

Salary range: $81,000 - $103,180. Full-time associates are eligible for bonuses and incentives. Benefits eligibility varies by role. We encourage veterans, military personnel, and spouses to apply. Naturalization fee assistance is available for qualified associates.

The application window is expected to close within 30 days of posting.