Director of Nursing - Senior Living Leader

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

GROW Points

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living seeks a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of clinical operations across the community. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered care and oversee the clinical team—nurses, CNAs, and medication technicians—fostering excellence and regulatory readiness.

You will lead individualized service plans, drive quality assurance, and collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support dignity and

Qualifications

• Current active state license as an LPN or RN is required.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience is preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality care delivery in compliance with care plans and assessments.
• Develop nursing service objectives and procedures aligned with regulations.
• Maintain safe working environment and ensure safe practices.
• Provide nursing coverage and assist when needed.
• Assess residents for appropriate levels of care promptly.
• Manage and coordinate nursing and care staff and communicate health information.
• Oversee medications for residents who self-administer if applicable.
• Ensure timely medication delivery and accurate eMAR; address concerns in real time.
• Document interim updates to resident files and attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and retain a high-performing team.
• Conduct service plan meetings with residents and families.
• Coordinate with surveyors during IDPH surveys and plan corrections.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Patient care coordination

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living seeks a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of clinical operations across the community. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered care and oversee the clinical team—nurses, CNAs, and medication technicians—fostering excellence and regulatory readiness.

You will lead individualized service plans, drive quality assurance, and collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support dignity and