Regional Director, Resident Care, RN

Sunrise Senior Living

. Serve as the clinical nursing (RN) leader for a regional portfolio of communities .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $102,800 - $158,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical nursing leadership, ensuring safe and evidence-based resident care across various living environments. Proficient in Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and clinical data analysis to drive operational excellence.

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Registered Nurse (RN)Clinical Nursing LeadershipQuality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)Regulatory ComplianceClinical Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Clinical OversightSite VisitsAuditsQuality ReviewsRecruitmentOnboardingClinical Risk MitigationImprovement StrategiesCost-Effective StaffingResident Care Management

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualification

Industry Keywords

Independent LivingAssisted LivingSkilled NursingState/Provincial SurveysPlans of Correction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the clinical nursing (RN) leader for a regional portfolio of communities
Ensure safe, evidence-based resident care across independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing
Provide clinical oversight through site visits, audits and quality reviews
Lead Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
Identify and mitigate clinical risk while ensuring regulatory compliance
Partner with Operations to support care delivery, move-in decisions and billing accuracy
Recruit, interview and onboard Resident Care Directors and key clinical leaders
Coach and mentor RCDs, Wellness Nurses and Executive Directors
Analyze clinical data trends and implement regional improvement strategies
Support state/provincial surveys and plans of correction
Drive nursing retention and cost-effective staffing strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification is required by the role title and description
Clinical nursing leadership experience across independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing environments
Ability to provide clinical oversight through site visits, audits and quality reviews
Experience leading Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and support state/provincial surveys and plans of correction
Ability to recruit, interview and onboard Resident Care Directors and key clinical leaders
Ability to analyze clinical data trends and implement regional improvement strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered in addition to base compensation