Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence in Seniors

Cedarhurst Senior Living; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing in Illinois to lead the community's clinical operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centered care and regulatory readiness. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee the nursing team, develop service plans, manage infection control, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary staff.

This role requires an active RN/LPN license, CPR/BLS, and strong experience in senior care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current, active state license as an LPN or RN is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience is preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of quality care and services to residents in compliance with care plans and assessments.
• Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment through prevention and safety practices.
• Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
• Assess residents for appropriate levels of care with urgency.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing staff and communicate health information.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic health records

Staff development

Pre-admission assessments

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing in Illinois to lead the community's clinical operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centered care and regulatory readiness. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee the nursing team, develop service plans, manage infection control, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary staff.

This role requires an active RN/LPN license, CPR/BLS, and strong experience in senior care.