Director of Nursing

Anthem Memory Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Mission-driven culture

Leadership opportunity

Supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Grace Point Place Memory Care in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Services Director to oversee resident care, assessments, care plans, medication oversight and regulatory compliance. You will lead a care team of nurses and aides, manage budgets, and ensure quality care with compassion.

This role combines clinical leadership with operations, requiring strong accountability, staff development, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Nursing License.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Criminal record clearance as required by law.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community.
• Minimum of three years in a management or supervisory role; a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing resident assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized Care/Service Plans.
• Evaluate medication orders and oversee Medication Administration Records.
• Communicate changes of condition to physicians and families.
• Coordinate medical visits and emergency care as needed.
• Monitor infection control practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote and protect the rights of each resident.
• Hire, orient, train, and supervise Care Assistants.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluations.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Foster a positive team culture built on respect, accountability, and collaboration.
• Lead in-service training and professional development.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and reporting systems.
• Monitor centrally stored medications and supplies.
• Ensure resident areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Support budgeting and expense control for the department.
• Stay current with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Team supervision

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

At Grace Point Place Memory Care, we are guided by one purpose: To Protect, Engage, and Love those living with memory loss.

We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment. We seek to understand those living with memory loss with patience and compassion.

If you are a strong clinical leader who leads with both accountability and heart — this may be the role for you.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, the Clinical Services Director is responsible for the overall coordination and quality of resident care services at the Community. This includes initial and ongoing resident assessments, care plan development, medication oversight, regulatory compliance, and leadership of the resident care team.

You will supervise:

• Nurses/LPN’s

• Care Assistants

This role carries both clinical and operational responsibility — ensuring excellent care delivery while meeting established budget and care thresholds.

Who You Are

You are:

• Empathetic and caring – You genuinely value the dignity and worth of every resident.

• Protective and safety-focused – You advocate for residents and ensure they receive appropriate medical attention and support.

• A strong leader – You hold your team accountable while coaching and developing them.

• Calm under pressure – You use sound judgment in emergencies and high-stress situations.

• Detail-oriented – You understand the importance of documentation, compliance, and follow-through.

• Mission-driven – You believe in engaging, protecting, and loving those living with memory loss.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

• Conduct initial and ongoing resident assessments

• Develop, implement, and update individualized Care/Service Plans

• Evaluate medication orders and oversee Medication Administration Records

• Communicate changes of condition to physicians and families

• Coordinate medical visits and emergency care as needed

• Monitor infection control practices and ensure regulatory compliance

• Promote and protect the rights of each resident

Team Leadership

• Hire, orient, train, and supervise Care Assistants

• Provide ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels

• Foster a positive team culture built on respect, accountability, and collaboration

• Lead in-service training and professional development

Operational & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and reporting systems

• Monitor centrally stored medications and supplies

• Ensure resident areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained

• Support budgeting and expense control for the department

• Stay current with state and federal regulations

• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis

Qualifications

• Current and valid Nursing License

• First Aid and CPR certification

• Criminal record clearance (as required by law)

• Minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community

• Minimum of three years in a management or supervisory role
  (A bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field may substitute for some experience.)

Strong working knowledge of:

• Resident care procedures

• Medication management

• Budget monitoring

• Regulatory compliance

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Electronic care and reporting systems

Why Join Grace Point Place?

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Mission-driven culture focused on dignity and compassion

• Leadership opportunity with meaningful impact

• Supportive team environment

• Ongoing professional development

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to lead a team that protects, advocates for, and loves people living with memory loss — every single day.

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