What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Nurse Manager position at Brookdale Senior Living Inc.?
About Us
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.
Job Description
Brookdale is hiring an Area Nurse Manager to support communities within Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan.
This is a traveling position.
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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 also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. 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.
Responsibilities
Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.
- Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS.
- Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant.
- Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies.
- Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed.
- Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed.
- Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS.
- In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc.
- Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations.
- Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities.
- Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff.
- Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations.
- May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits.
- Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports.
- Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions.
- Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned.
- Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc.
- Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
- Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems.
- Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN. Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.
Associate’s degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN. Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Current nurse (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Current nurse (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. If serving in single community, may directly supervise associates who are certified or trained to pass medications.
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. If serving in single community, may directly supervise associates who are certified or trained to pass medications.
Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
- Requires Travel: Frequently
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.