Director of Nursing

Sunrise Senior Living; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Resident Care Director, where you will lead the nursing team and ensure the health and wellness of residents. This role involves managing care programs, compliance, and staff while fostering a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits in a certified Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Health Plans

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN experience, with 1 year in long-term care preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in nursing management, including hiring and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and wellness by leading the nursing team and developing care plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Handle budget management, staffing, and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

RN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Sunrise Senior Living and use your skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members, and find joy and fulfillment in serving others. Discover how you can follow your passions and serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living has been certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights, earning this recognition for the 7th time, highlighting our exceptional workplace culture.

Community Name

Sunrise of Edgewater

Job ID

2025-227599

Job Overview

The Resident Care Director (RCD) leads the nursing team, managing health, wellness, care coordination, and compliance within the community. Responsibilities include overseeing care programs, regulatory adherence, recruiting, and performance management.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support our Mission, Principles of Service, and Core Values, emphasizing the sacred value of human life.
• Manage health and wellness by leading and monitoring the nursing team, performing assessments, and developing care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate resident care.
• Serve as CLIA Director as applicable, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Partner with Neighborhood Coordinators and Sales to promote wellness and assess potential residents.
• Manage medication oversight, staff training, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Handle budget management, staffing, and team development.
• Participate in training, meetings, and professional development to stay current in the field.

Qualifications

• Current RN license from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of RN experience, with 1 year in a long-term care or similar environment preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in nursing management, including hiring and performance management.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including being on-call.

About Sunrise

At Sunrise, you will make a significant impact, helping to brighten the future for our residents and your career. We celebrate your unique contributions and offer benefits like health plans, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Join us and see why we are a certified Great Place to Work.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test, participating in health screenings, and complying with vaccination requirements as mandated by law.

Compensation

We offer competitive pay based on location, experience, and qualifications, along with potential bonuses and benefits.