Resident Care Director-RN

Sunrise Senior Living Opportunity

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.

Sunrise Of San Mateo

Job ID: 2025-233646

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

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:

• Managing health and wellness
• Medication management
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Financial management
• Training, leadership and team member development

Core Competencies

• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their demonstrated skill capability and in compliance with all regulations
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, organize efficiently, and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills

Experience and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or school of nursing
• Current state/provincial license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum two (2) years RN experience with at least one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, or long-term care environment preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Demonstrated knowledge of applied nursing practices, techniques, and methods in accordance with federal, state/provincial and board of nursing requirements.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and prevention of disease transmission
• Experience in tracking, trending, and analysis of clinical performance data preferred
• Experience in quality and clinical process improvement and risk assessment preferred
• Experience in staff development, training, and/or clinical education preferred
• Computer proficiency with electronic medical records, the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours as needed for resident care/services, including 24/7 on call responsibility

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

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).