Director of Nursing - RN

Health And Wellness DirectorBrookdale Vestal West is hiring a Health and Wellness Director to oversee their Memory Care community!Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 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)Driver's licenseMinimum of 3 years relevant experience, and clinical leadership experience preferred.Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft office suite and electronic documentation.ResponsibilitiesManages 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.