CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ASSISTED LIVING
Nursing

NURSING

WHAT IS ASSISTED LIVING?

Assisted living provides support for individuals who need help with daily tasks while maintaining their independence. In a comfortable, home-like environment, staff offer personalized care and 24/7 support. It’s a place where you can make a real difference by building meaningful connections and enhancing the lives of residents.

ASSISTED LIVING AT A GLANCE

  • Wisconsin has over 4,156 assisted living communities
  • Over 56,000 individuals are served in Wisconsin assisted living
  • 40,600 assisted living workers are needed by 2040

NURSING CAREERS IN ASSISTED LIVING

  • Clinical Nurse Supervisor
  • CNA
  • Director of Nursing
  • Health and Wellness
  • Infection Control Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Registered Nurse

BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN
ASSISTED LIVING

Clinical Autonomy
Assisted living gives nurses the opportunity to take a lead role in resident care through assessments, care planning, and decision-making in a setting that values your clinical judgment and initiative.
Meaningful Impact
Build personal connections and improve quality of life for residents - professionals in assisted living enjoy high job satisfaction.
Growing Opportunities
As Wisconsin’s population ages, the need for high-quality support and services continues to grow—creating real opportunities to learn, develop and build a meaningful career. Assisted living is more than just a job—it’s a dynamic, people-centered industry where you can develop valuable skills, take on new challenges, and form a true, lasting career.
Tiffany B., Health and Wellness Director, New Perspective Senior Living
“My journey to nursing is woven with resilience, inspired by my mother’s battles. Witnessing her strength and vulnerability ignited my passion to care for others, turning hardship into purpose and compassion into a career.”
Tiffany B., Health and Wellness Director, New Perspective Senior Living
Health and Wellness Director,
New Perspective Senior Living
Amanda M., RN, Azura Senior Living, Brookfield
“I chose to become a nurse in long-term care because I’ve always felt drawn to the deep, ongoing relationships that come from truly caring for people over time. In long-term care, I don’t just treat symptoms — I get to know each resident as a person. Their stories, their habits, their hopes, and even their struggles become familiar to me, and that connection makes the work deeply meaningful. There’s something powerful about being part of someone’s life during a stage when they are vulnerable and often overlooked. I want to be a steady, compassionate presence — someone they can trust and rely on.”
Amanda M., RN
Azura Senior Living, Brookfield

Nursing Career Opportunities

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