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Brookdale Senior Living
Madison, Wisconsin

Director of Nursing-Assisted Living

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

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.

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 & Skills

* 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 careers.brookdale.com [https://careers.brookdale.com/en.html] to learn
more about Brookdale’s 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.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. 

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible
self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to
grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs
catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance,
life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

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 ID theft 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

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. 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.

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

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 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering
many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
* Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing leads and manages the clinical team to ensure high-quality care and personalized services for residents. They are responsible for building relationships with families and healthcare providers while mentoring associates to maintain high satisfaction standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN) and a driver's license. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, with preference given to those with clinical leadership experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementStaff mentorshipRelationship buildingCare coordinationRegulatory complianceTeam managementClinical operationsResident advocacyCommunicationProblem solvingStrategic planning

Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 62% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
2%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brookdale Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance