Health and Wellness Director (RN or LPN)

Better Living; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Better Living in Dixon, IL is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead resident care across the nursing team. The role oversees RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, manages resident assessments, care planning, medications, and health monitoring, and ensures regulatory compliance to support safe, high-quality care.

You will partner with physicians and families, develop individualized care plans, maintain accurate clinical documentation, drive quality assurance, and provide on-call support in a

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in-state; compact license may be accepted.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior clinical leadership in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing and care team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, medications, and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Serve as clinical liaison for residents, families, physicians, and teams.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and quality audits.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and on-call support.
• Train, mentor, and retain nursing staff.
• Coordinate with other departments to support holistic care.
• Maintain infection control standards and a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited nursing program completion

RN or LPN license (state)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Compensation - $85,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead the clinical operations of our community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing resident care, managing nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting the overall health and wellness of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the nursing and care team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, to ensure high-quality care delivery
• Oversee and conduct resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and health monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and standards
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison for residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on resident needs and changes in condition
• Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and participate in internal audits and surveys
• Provide on-call support as needed and respond to emergencies or changes in resident status
• Train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; support professional development and retention efforts
• Coordinate with other departments to support holistic resident care
• Maintain infection control standards and promote a safe, sanitary environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program
• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice; compact license may be acceptable depending on state requirements
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Prior clinical leadership experience required, long-term care or similar setting preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
• Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
• Be able to read, write, and comprehend English

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
• Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.
• Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.
• This job is considered “safety-sensitive”, which is defined as “any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others”.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.