Resident Care Director-RN

Sunrise Senior Living•Chicago, IL
•$93,808 - $129,584

About The Position

The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the clinical leader for the community, overseeing health, wellness, and care coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered services. The role drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and team performance while supporting Sunrise Senior Living’s mission and care standards. The RCD leads the nursing team and care programs; assesses residents and oversees Individualized Service Plans (ISP); monitors changes in condition and coordinates with physicians and clinical partners; and oversees medication management and infection control. The RCD also leads Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, recruits and manages clinical team members, oversees staffing, scheduling, and the department budget, and partners with Sales to assess whether prospective residents’ needs are appropriate for the community. Sunrise Senior Living describes the role as an opportunity to make a positive difference in residents’ lives, with support, benefits, and growth opportunities. The stated pay range is $93,808 to $129,584. Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to the employee’s position, the plan or program offered, and its performance requirements. Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the nursing team and all care programs.
  • Conduct resident assessments and oversee Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
  • Monitor changes in residents’ conditions and coordinate with physicians and clinical partners.
  • Oversee medication management and infection control programs.
  • Serve as the CLIA and Infection Control leader, as applicable.
  • Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and nursing regulations.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and performance-manage clinical team members.
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and the department budget.
  • Partner with Sales to assess move-in appropriateness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and discount program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay, allowing pay within hours of a shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Potential discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to eligibility and applicable plan requirements
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