Director of Nursing - LPN or RN

Overview

Director of Nursing - LPN or RN (Finance)

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

About the Director of Nursing Position:
As the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Southside, a 317 apartment IL, AL and MC community
, 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 onboarding and development opportunities, including a six-week orientation, online resources, local nurse mentors and ongoing collaborative support.

• 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 relocation if needed.

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.

• Education as required to obtain 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. Full-time benefits eligible role details follow:

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

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) 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 anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities:
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.