Wellness Director

Overview

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Are you a compassionate clinical leader who thrives on making a real impact? We’re seeking an experienced Health & Wellness Director to lead clinical operations, inspire a strong care team, and ensure exceptional resident care in our Brookdale North Glendale community. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who blends clinical excellence with care and compassion.

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.

• 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 receives quality care as their 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 an additional clinical leadership team up to five members.
• The HWD level for each community is determined based on the total complexity of the role, including size, product lines, medication management regulations, 90-day assessment requirements, multiple licensure requirements, state regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.

• 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.

• Visit  to learn more about Brookdale’s culture, see our full list of benefits and find other available job opportunities.
• 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, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) costs, 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 the date of the posting.
• Enriching lives...Together. At Brookdale, relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. Our cornerstones are passion, courage, partnership and trust.

• 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  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

Brookdale supports our associates with a comprehensive package and opportunities for professional development. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

About Us

• Brookdale is a Great Place to Be: 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.