Participate in on-the-job training experiences for the Health and Wellness Director role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with managerial and clinical responsibilities within the Brookdale organization. The Brookdale Bench Program will prepare you to assume the Health & Wellness Director role at one of our communities including, but not limited to areas of people management, clinical management, quality care and regulatory oversight when you assume the role of a Health and Wellness Director.Director of Nursing RN or LPNBrookdale Senior Living is seeking to hire a Director of Nursing for our hire ahead program. The hire ahead program is a unique opportunity to use your nursing, teaching, and leadership skills as you work in a variety of Brookdale communities in the Plano, TX market and surrounding areas.Prior experience as a DON, Unit Manager, weekend charge nurse in Skilled nursing (SNF),Hospital, Home Health,Hospice, Assisted Living or Memory Care is a plusVoted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityAbout the Director of Nursing PositionAs 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 looking to join a reputable mission and purpose-driven organization where you can make a contribution.Qualifications & SkillsEducation as required to obtain state nursing license and state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)Drivers licenseMinimum of 3 years relevant experience, and Clinical leadership experience preferred.Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft office suite and electronic documentation.Top Perks & Benefits We believe in order to best serve our residents, we need to first serve our associates. We offer a full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans with company match. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Visit careers.brookdale.com to learn more about Brookdales 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 a 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 speaks to you, come join our award winning team.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, 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.