Wellness Director - Nurse

Brookdale Senior Living; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate clinical leader to join their team as a Director of Nursing. In this pivotal role, you will inspire and manage the clinical team to deliver exceptional care to residents in a supportive environment. With a structured orientation and ongoing resources, this opportunity is perfect for an experienced nurse leader ready to advance their career. You'll build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring quality care and satisfaction. Join a mission-driven organization recognized for its commitment to diversity and excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Structured Orientation

Local Nurse Mentors

Ongoing Collaborative Support

Qualifications

• Must have state nursing license and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior leadership experience in Long Term Care or Assisted Living is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical services to meet residents' healthcare needs.
• Supervise and provide leadership to licensed nurses and direct care staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Leadership

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

State Nursing License (LPN/LVN or RN)

Tools

Electronic Documentation

Job description

Overview

LPN or RN Health & Wellness Director (DON) - Brookdale Lexington is an Assisted Living & Memory Care community in Lexington, NC.

We are seeking a passionate clinical leader to be our trusted care support for residents, families, and staff.

The qualified candidate must have prior leadership experience within a Long Term Care or Assisted Living community.

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

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.

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.

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.