Clinical Director In Training

Cedar Hills Senior Living • Cedar Hill, TX

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About The Position

Cedar Hill Senior Living, part of Pinnacle Senior Living, is seeking a driven, compassionate, and growth-minded Clinical Director in Training (CDIT). This role is designed for an aspiring nursing leader to expand clinical expertise, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a future Clinical Director role. The trainee partners with experienced Clinical Directors and operational leaders and receives hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to clinical operations in assisted living communities. The position provides a defined pathway to a future Clinical Director role for candidates who demonstrate leadership potential, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to excellence.

Training covers resident care management and oversight, regulatory compliance and survey readiness, clinical documentation and quality assurance, staff development and retention, leadership and team building, resident assessments and service planning, risk management and healthcare operations, and family communication and customer service. The role involves travel among Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, and Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living.

Pinnacle Senior Living describes its culture through its CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), and Ownership. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries; the employer for this position is stated in the posting.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
• Ability to travel between the three named assisted living communities as part of the training program.
• Commitment to developing into a Clinical Director leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, home health, hospice, or other 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experienced Clinical Directors and operational leaders to learn clinical leadership in assisted living.
• Learn resident care management and oversight.
• Develop knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Learn clinical documentation and quality assurance practices.
• Develop skills in staff development, coaching, and retention.
• Build leadership and team-building skills.
• Learn resident assessment and service planning.
• Gain experience in risk management and healthcare operations.
• Develop family communication and customer service skills.
• Travel between Madison Pointe Assisted Living, McFarland Villa Assisted Living, and Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living as part of the training program.
• Prepare for a future Clinical Director leadership role.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced Clinical Directors and executive leaders.
• Hands-on leadership experience across multiple assisted living communities.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in clinical operations, compliance, and team leadership.
• Defined pathway to a future Clinical Director position for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career serving seniors and make an impact on residents, families, and employees.
• Opportunity to grow through an organization committed to promoting and developing internal talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed