Regional Director of Resident Care

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Community Support Office

Job ID

2025-233727

JOB OVERVIEW

The Regional Director of Resident Care (RDRC) is the nursing clinical leader responsible for providing oversight for the delivery of safe, evidence-based resident care for the independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing communities in the assigned region. The RDRC provides direct clinical oversight by conducting comprehensive site visits and by directing and monitoring nursing care and actively leading clinical quality and process improvement initiatives. Identifies and mitigates clinical risk while assuring compliance with all Federal, State, Provincial, board of nursing, and other applicable regulations. Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to community team members. Provides strategic leadership consistent with the Sunrise culture for the implementation of organizational initiatives by applying principles of change management while assuring effective communication and follow-up. Participates in the hiring of Resident Care Directors and collaborates with community leadership to assure comprehensive and thorough onboarding.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

People

• Attract, hire, retain, and develop top talent.
• Select and on-board Resident Care Directors (RCD) leaders and participate in the final interviews for all potential Resident Care Directors (RCD), Wellness Nurses (WN), Directors of Nursing Services (DNS) and Resident Assessment Coordinators (RAC) in the region.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization.
• Build relationships with internal and external business partners proactively which includes but is not limited to team members, residents, family members, professional associations & affiliations, major referral sources in the service area and vendors.
• Influence and coach operations partners at the community and regional level.
• Know and live the Sunrise Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values; demonstrate serving leadership and acts as a role model.
• Partner with the Director of Operations and actively develops high potential team member's competence and confidence so that they may assume greater role of responsibility or scope while limiting risk to the organization.
• Lead with authority, conviction, and ethical fortitude.
• Confront and manage difficult issues proactively.
• Makes decisions with a sense of urgency and risk mitigation.

Product

Fiscal Stewardship

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).