Job Director of Nursing

Join Sunrise Senior Living

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 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

North Division

Job ID : 2025-223743

Job Overview

The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical leader for the community and is responsible to lead and manage the health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to residents within the community. Responsible for oversight and implementation of all Care programs, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and performance management.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities :

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 :

• Provides strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing, and monitoring the nursing team as applicable by State / Provincial law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.
• Provides clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; performs and documents resident assessments and progress notes, evaluates changes in care needs, completes Individualized Service Plans (ISP) / Individualized Care Plan (ICP), provides or delegates hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care, and evaluates resident outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents.
• Serves as the CLIA Director as applicable for the community and according to the federal and state / provincial requirements.
• Partners with Neighborhood Coordinators to promote an integrated and collaborative approach to wellness operations and resident care.
• Collaborates with Sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for move-in.
• Seeks direction from a Registered Nurse as needed in accordance with state / provincial regulations and nurse practice acts.

Medication Management :

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance :

Financial Management :

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development :

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 :