Director of Nursing - Wellness Director

Brookdale; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and inspire a dedicated clinical team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the highest quality of care for residents, fostering relationships with families and healthcare providers. The position offers a structured orientation and ongoing support, along with opportunities for professional development. Join a network of nearly 700 communities and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about healthcare and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Structured six-week orientation

Access to online resources

Local nurse mentors

Support for relocation

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in clinical settings is essential.
• Experience in senior living as a Director of Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical services ensuring quality care for residents.
• Supervise and coach licensed nurses and direct care staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Clinical leadership

Memory Care experience

Job description

Overview

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

Brookdale Vernon Hills is hiring a Director Of Nursing/Wellness Director

A Senior Living Community specializing in Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living

About the Director of Nursing Position

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 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN required
• Relevant experience (Senior Living DON / Wellness Director) , and Clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Memory Care Experience Preferred

This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Visit careers.brookdale.com to learn more about Brookdale’s culture, see our full list of benefits and find other available job opportunities.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, 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 us for at least a year.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

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. The HWD level for each community is determined based on the total complexity of the role. Complexity criteria include, but are not limited to, 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.

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