Clinical Director In Training

Pennant Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is offering a Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) program at McFarland Villa Assisted Living and Madison Pointe Assisted Living.

This leadership development opportunity provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world leadership experience to prepare you to lead clinical operations in a senior living environment. The program emphasizes resident care, regulatory compliance, leadership development, and community operations, with exposure to daily clinical functions

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (RN/LPN/LVN) in state of practice.
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of clinical operations within assisted living.
• Develop leadership and team-building skills under mentorship.
• Assist with daily clinical functions while completing training to transition into Clinical Director.

Skills

Resident care knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

RN/LPN/LVN license

Job description

Clinical Director in Training (CDIT)

McFarland Villa Assisted Living and Madison Pointe Assisted Living are seeking an aspiring Clinical Director to join our Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) Program through Pinnacle Senior Living.

This unique leadership development opportunity is designed for motivated nursing professionals who are passionate about resident care and ready to grow into a Clinical Director role within senior living. Through hands‑on training, mentorship, and real‑world leadership experience, the CDIT program provides the knowledge and skills needed to successfully lead clinical operations within an assisted living community.

Who We Are:

At Pinnacle Senior Living, our culture is built on our CAPLICO Core Values:

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

If these values align with your personal and professional beliefs, we encourage you to apply.

About the Opportunity:

The Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) will work closely with experienced leaders to learn all aspects of clinical operations within assisted living. This role is designed to develop future Clinical Directors by providing exposure to resident care management, regulatory compliance, leadership development, team building, and community operations.

The CDIT will assist with daily clinical functions while completing the training and development necessary to transition into a Clinical Director position.

Critical Success Factors:

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to exceptional resident and customer service.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, clinical practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership qualities that motivate, inspire, and develop others.
• Strong decision‑making and critical‑thinking skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem‑solving abilities.
• A commitment to employee growth and professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted LPN, LVN, or RN license in the state of practice.
• Current certifications and licensure required by state regulations.
• Minimum of one year of experience in assisted living, senior living, long‑term care, or healthcare.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Passion for serving seniors and creating meaningful resident experiences.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an exceptional opportunity to expand your leadership abilities, strengthen your clinical expertise and build a rewarding career in senior living. Through mentorship, professional development, and hands‑on experience, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to lead a clinical team while making a meaningful impact on residents, families and employees.

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

_ McFarland Villa Assisted Living and Madison Pointe Assisted Living are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status 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.