Resident Care Director-RN

Sunrise Senior Living•Silver Spring, MD
•$80,184 - $110,656

About The Position

The Resident Care Director (RCD) is 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 position is also described as Resident Care Director (RN), Director of Nursing, and a senior-living clinical leadership and nursing-management role.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN); the posting identifies the role as Resident Care Director (RN).

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 whether prospective residents are appropriate for move-in.

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, which allows employees to get paid within hours of a shift.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Potential discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to position eligibility, the plan or program offered, and required performance.
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