Wellness Director (RN)

Brookdale; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a Director of Nursing in New Jersey to lead the clinical team, coordinate personalized resident care, and drive high-quality outcomes. You will mentor nursing staff, collaborate with families and physicians, and align operations with Brookdale's standards across the community.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and a focus on resident dignity and satisfaction, with opportunities for growth and professional development within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Active state nursing license (RN or LPN/VN) required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with clinical leadership preference.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical services to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
• Lead and coach licensed nurses and direct care staff.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians and leadership to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing license

Driver’s license

Technology proficiency

Education

RN/LPN license required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation/EMR

Job description

Job Description

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

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

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

Responsibilities

Manages the day‑to‑day clinical services of the 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.

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.

Benefits

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, 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 and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full‑time associates in 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.

Veterans and Naturalization Support

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 us for at least a year.

Application Window

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.