Wellness Director - Nurse

Brookdale; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead its clinical team. This role emphasizes inspiring and managing staff to provide exceptional care for residents. With a structured orientation and ongoing support, the position offers a chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance resident satisfaction and ensure the highest quality of care. If you are a passionate nurse leader looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this is the perfect chance to advance your career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Adoption Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with clinical leadership preferred.
• Education as required to obtain a state nursing license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

State Nursing License (LPN/LVN or RN)

Job description

Overview

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 seeking to join a reputable, mission and purpose-driven organization where you can make a difference.

Qualifications & Skills

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

Visit careers.brookdale.com to learn more about Brookdale’s culture, see our full list of benefits, and find other available job opportunities.

Enriching lives...Together. At Brookdale, relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. Do you want to be part of a welcoming and inclusive community where residents and associates thrive? Our cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust drive everything we do and come to life every day. If this resonates with you, come join our award-winning team.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs focused on your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

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 plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates 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, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become U.S. citizens, 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.

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

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 maintains quality care as residents’ healthcare needs evolve. Supervises, provides leadership, and coaches licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. The level of Healthcare Workforce Development (HWD) is determined based on the total complexity of the role, considering factors such as size, product lines, medication management regulations, assessment requirements, licensure, regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.