Resident Health & Wellness Director | Nursing Leadership

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

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