Senior Living Nursing Director: Care Excellence

Cedarhurst Living; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and daily management of all clinical operations in our Illinois community. You will oversee nurses, CNAs, and medication staff, ensuring safe, person-centered care aligned with regulations.

Ideal candidates have a nursing license, 3+ years of nursing leadership, and strong collaboration with residents, families, and cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an active state license (LPN or RN).
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience preferred, with leadership or management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and ensure safe, high-quality resident care.
• Lead the clinical team, manage regulatory readiness, and drive quality assurance.
• Collaborate with families, residents, and interdisciplinary teams on service plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Resident-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN or RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and daily management of all clinical operations in our Illinois community. You will oversee nurses, CNAs, and medication staff, ensuring safe, person-centered care aligned with regulations.

Ideal candidates have a nursing license, 3+ years of nursing leadership, and strong collaboration with residents, families, and cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and high-quality outcomes.