Sr Resident Care Director RN

Sunrise Senior Living•McLean, VA
•$78,100 - $120,100

About The Position

The Sr. Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical leader for the community, overseeing resident health, wellness, and coordination of care to ensure safe, high-quality services. The role leads Care programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives clinical excellence through team leadership and operational oversight. Responsibilities include directing resident care and the nursing team, overseeing assessments and clinical documentation, coordinating care with healthcare professionals, managing medication programs and care staff, monitoring clinical quality, and overseeing department operations. The position also supports infection control and may serve as ICC/CLIA Director as applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for resident care and manage the nursing team in accordance with state/provincial regulations.
  • Perform and oversee resident assessments, ISPs, and clinical documentation.
  • Partner with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
  • Lead medication management, training, and performance oversight of care staff.
  • Track, trend, and report clinical quality data; lead QAPI and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and OSHA regulations.
  • Manage department budget, labor, and staffing schedules.
  • Recruit, onboard, coach, and evaluate clinical team members.
  • Support infection control and serve as ICC/CLIA Director as applicable.

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, offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered, subject to eligibility and plan/program requirements
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