About this opportunity
Sunset Woods Senior Living lists this Clinical Director In Training opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to advance your leadership career in senior living? Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, & Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living are seeking a driven, compassionate, and growth-minded Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) to join our team. This unique opportunity is designed for aspiring nursing leaders who are ready to expand their clinical expertise, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a future Clinical Director role within our organization.
Through hands‑on training, mentorship from experienced healthcare leaders, and exposure to all aspects of clinical operations, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully lead clinical services within an assisted living community.
Who We Are
At Pinnacle Senior Living, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:
Celebration
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Customer Second (Employee First!)
Ownership
If these values resonate with who you are and how you lead, we'd love to meet you.
About The Role
The Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) will partner closely with experienced Clinical Directors and operational leaders to learn all aspects of clinical leadership within assisted living. This position is designed to build the next generation of clinical leaders by providing real‑world experience in:
Resident care management and oversight
Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Clinical documentation and quality assurance
Staff development, coaching, and retention
Leadership and team building
Resident assessments and service planning
Risk management and healthcare operations
Family communication and customer service excellence
This role offers a defined pathway to a future Clinical Director position for the right candidate who demonstrates leadership potential, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to excellence.
What Success Looks Like
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
Has a genuine passion for serving seniors
Leads with compassion, accountability, and integrity
Thrives in a fast‑paced and dynamic healthcare environment
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision‑making skills
Builds positive and productive relationships with residents, families, and employees
Inspires, mentors, and develops team members
Maintains a strong focus on compliance, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction
Embraces continuous learning and professional growth
Required Qualifications
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills
Ability to travel between Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, and Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living as part of the training program
Commitment to developing into a Clinical Director leadership role
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in assisted living, senior living, long‑term care, home health, hospice, or healthcare settings
Prior leadership, charge nurse, supervisory, or management experience
Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
Passion for mentoring others and building high‑performing teams
Why Join Pinnacle Senior Living?
This is more than a nursing position. It is an opportunity to invest in your future as a healthcare leader.
As a Clinical Director In Training, You Will
Receive mentorship from experienced Clinical Directors and Executive leaders
Gain hands‑on leadership experience across multiple assisted living communities
Develop expertise in clinical operations, compliance, and team leadership
Build a rewarding and meaningful career serving seniors
Join a company committed to promoting and developing internal talent
Make a lasting impact on residents, families, and employees every day
Join us in creating communities where residents thrive, employees feel valued, and leaders are empowered to grow.
Pinnacle Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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