Wellness Director

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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  protection and pet insurance.
• 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, Tuition reimbursement.

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.

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Enriching lives...Together.

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