Clinical Director In Training

PSL Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Senior Living is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join us as Clinical Director in Training (CDIT). This unique path is designed for aspiring nursing leaders who want hands-on experience across multiple assisted living communities in the Madison area.

You will work closely with experienced Clinical Directors, focusing on resident care oversight, regulatory readiness, staff development, and leadership skills to prepare for a future Clinical Director role.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license.
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
• Ability to travel between Madison Pointe, McFarland Villa, and Stoughton Meadows as part of training.
• Commitment to developing into a Clinical Director leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Clinical Directors to learn all aspects of clinical leadership.
• Gain experience in regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Develop staff through coaching and retention strategies.
• Oversee resident care and assessments across campuses.
• Lead risk management and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Nursing skills

Leadership potential

Education

RN license

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to advance your leadership career in senior living?

Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, & Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living are seeking a driven, compassionate, and growth-minded Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) to join our team. This unique opportunity is designed for aspiring nursing leaders who are ready to expand their clinical expertise, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a future Clinical Director role within our organization.

Through hands-on training, mentorship from experienced healthcare leaders, and exposure to all aspects of clinical operations, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully lead clinical services within an assisted living community.

Who We Are

At Pinnacle Senior Living, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Ownership

If these values resonate with who you are and how you lead, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

The Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) will partner closely with experienced Clinical Directors and operational leaders to learn all aspects of clinical leadership within assisted living. This position is designed to build the next generation of clinical leaders by providing real-world experience in:

• Resident care management and oversight
• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Clinical documentation and quality assurance
• Staff development, coaching, and retention
• Leadership and team building
• Resident assessments and service planning
• Risk management and healthcare operations
• Family communication and customer service excellence

This role offers a defined pathway to a future Clinical Director position for the right candidate who demonstrates leadership potential, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to excellence.

What Success Looks Like

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for serving seniors
• Leads with compassion, accountability, and integrity
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Builds positive and productive relationships with residents, families, and employees
• Inspires, mentors, and develops team members
• Maintains a strong focus on compliance, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction
• Embraces continuous learning and professional growth

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills
• Ability to travel between Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, and Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living as part of the training program
• Commitment to developing into a Clinical Director leadership role

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, home health, hospice, or healthcare settings
• Prior leadership, charge nurse, supervisory, or management experience
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
• Passion for mentoring others and building high-performing teams

Why Join Pinnacle Senior Living?

This is more than a nursing position. It is an opportunity to invest in your future as a healthcare leader.

As a Clinical Director in Training, you will:

• Receive mentorship from experienced Clinical Directors and Executive leaders
• Gain hands‑on leadership experience across multiple assisted living communities
• Develop expertise in clinical operations, compliance, and team leadership
• Build a rewarding and meaningful career serving seniors
• Join a company committed to promoting and developing internal talent
• Make a lasting impact on residents, families, and employees every day

Join us in creating communities where residents thrive, employees feel valued, and leaders are empowered to grow.

Pinnacle Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.