LPN-Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

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Brookdale Southside is an assisted living community with 52 assisted living units, 27 memory care units, and 238 independent living units. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate LPN Nurse Manager to join our leadership team. This 317‑unit community is dedicated to providing high‑quality, resident‑centered care in an environment that promotes dignity, respect, and independence.

The LPN Nurse Manager oversees day‑to‑day healthcare operations to ensure residents’ evolving needs are met. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the role maintains quality care, staff education, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage day‑to‑day healthcare operations, ensuring resident needs are met.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity and that quality care is maintained as needs change.
• Deliver consistent quality resident care across all shifts, stepping into caregiver or Med Tech/Aide roles as required.
• Supervise community‑based licensed nursing staff, medication technicians/CMA's, and Caregivers; provide ongoing training and education, including classroom in‑services.
• Schedule associates and oversee medication training, pharmacy management, and medication supervision.
• Conduct periodic medication skills inventory checks and medication audits per Brookdale Guidelines.
• Share on‑call duties as required.

• Licensed LPN or LVN in the state with a minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience; or RN with equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to resident‑centered care and regulatory compliance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection, pet insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal plan
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Company‑provided life insurance
• Disability benefits (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers assistance with naturalization application fees (up to $725) for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

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

Brookdale is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

We provide gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families, a home‑like feel, engaging events, and strong clinical leadership. As a nationwide company with 589 communities, Brookdale offers abundant opportunities for career growth and learning.

For more information, please contact Lisa Powers at