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Brightview Senior Living
Towson, Maryland

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k–$135k

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Job Description

About Us

Overview

The Director of Nursing also called Health Services Director/Registered Nurse at Brightview Senior Living exemplifies the vision, the mission, and the vibrancy of the organization and leads the delivery of exceptional clinical care to our residents.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will develop and lead a team of Licensed Nursing Associates and provide clinical supervision to MedTechs and Resident Assistants. Under your leadership, the team will work together to implement comprehensive resident care plans that meet the high Brightview standards of nursing practice and comply with appropriate regulations.

You will provide nursing assessments and care oversight, identify clinical trends, implement corrective action and monitor the accurate delivery of medications to our residents, in addition to working with the residents’ physicians and medical personnel on the best plan of action for their continued care. This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Disclosure

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

RN Required

  • Experience in geriatric nursing or gerontology and dementia care (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in a health care supervisory role (preferred).
  • Solid computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of associates, residents and family members.

Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.

  • Ability to function as a team leader as well as work as a contributor in a team environment.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
  • Strong customer orientation to older adults.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Why Work at Brightview?

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger.

We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Team leadershipCare planningMedication managementMicrosoft ExcelRegulatory compliance

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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$130k-150k
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$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brightview Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Baltimore, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salaries
Health, vision and dental insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance programs