Resident Care Director

Viva Senior Living; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living Harrisburg is seeking an experienced LPN or RN to join our leadership team as Resident Care Director. You will lead clinical operations, mentor caregivers, and partner with families to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care in a supportive community.

You will build strong relationships with residents, their families, and the care team while upholding regulatory standards and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LPN or RN license in Pennsylvania, in good standing.
• 3–5 years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred/required per position requirements.
• Leadership, supervisory, or senior living care experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical leader of the community and primary resource for residents, families, and staff.
• Oversee resident care, service plans, medication management, and clinical processes.
• Monitor resident changes and communicate significant changes to families and leadership.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor care team members and foster a culture of accountability.
• Develop staff schedules, manage staffing levels, and support budget considerations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with leadership for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Nursing Experience

Resident Advocacy

Education

LPN or RN license (PA)

Job description

Resident Care Director – LPN/RN

Viva Senior Living Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA

Ready for a Different Kind of Nursing Career?

Are you an experienced LPN or RN who loves caring for seniors—but you're ready for something different?

Maybe you're tired of the fast pace of skilled nursing.

Maybe you're tired of traveling from facility to facility.

Maybe you're looking for a position where you can actually get to know your residents, their families, and your team.

At Viva Senior Living Harrisburg, you can have a meaningful nursing career while becoming part of a community you can call home.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced LPN or RN to join our leadership team as Resident Care Director.

This is an opportunity to take your clinical experience and use it to lead a team, build relationships, improve resident outcomes, and make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors.

Why Make the Move to Senior Living?

Imagine having the opportunity to:

• Know your residents by name—and truly know their stories
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Lead and mentor a team of caregivers
• Use your clinical knowledge in a more relationship-focused environment
• Have a consistent community and team rather than constantly traveling
• Help residents maintain their independence and quality of life
• Be involved in both resident care and the overall success of the community
• Make a difference every day without losing the reason you became a nurse in the first place

You became a nurse to care for people. Come build relationships, not just complete tasks.

What You'll Do

As our Resident Care Director, you'll be the clinical leader of our community and an important resource for residents, families, and team members.

Lead With Compassion

• Make resident and family satisfaction a priority
• Promote a culture where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Advocate for residents and ensure their individual needs and preferences are respected
• Help create a warm, welcoming, homelike environment

Lead the Clinical Care Team

• Oversee resident care and ensure services are provided according to individual needs
• Ensure assessments, service plans, medication management, infection control, and other clinical processes are completed appropriately
• Monitor residents for changes in physical or emotional condition
• Communicate significant changes with families, physicians, leadership, and other appropriate individuals
• Lead the care team in achieving resident-centered outcomes
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations

Build a Great Team

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop care team members
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and compassion
• Provide orientation and ongoing training to direct care staff
• Mentor caregivers and help them grow their skills
• Recognize team members for great work
• Partner with leadership to address staffing needs and maintain appropriate coverage

Manage the Department

• Develop and maintain department schedules
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Manage the nursing department budget
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Establish goals and track outcomes
• Partner with the Executive Director and other department leaders to support the success of the community

Be a Resource for Residents & Families

You will become a trusted resource for residents and their families by:

• Answering questions and addressing concerns
• Helping families understand their loved one's care
• Participating in care planning
• Coordinating with healthcare providers and outside resources
• Supporting referrals and maintaining strong relationships within the community
• Helping families feel confident that their loved one is receiving exceptional care

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for an LPN or RN who is more than a great clinician—we're looking for a leader, mentor, advocate, and relationship builder.

A Natural Leader

You enjoy bringing people together and helping your team succeed.

A Strong Clinician

You have the knowledge and experience to recognize changes in resident condition and make sound clinical decisions.

A People Person

You enjoy talking with residents and families and building relationships.

A Mentor

You enjoy teaching caregivers and helping others become better at what they do.

A Problem Solver

You don't wait for problems to fix themselves—you look for solutions.

A Senior Care Advocate

You believe older adults deserve exceptional care, dignity, respect, and choice.

What We're Looking For

• Current, valid LPN or RN license in Pennsylvania, in good standing
• 3–5 years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred/required per position requirements
• Previous leadership, supervisory, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior living experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, caregivers, and leadership
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Commitment to resident-centered care and regulatory compliance

Why Viva Senior Living?

At Viva, we believe senior living should feel like home—for our residents and for the people who work here.

As our Resident Care Director, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a leadership team that values:

• Meaningful resident relationships
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professional growth
• Compassionate leadership
• Resident dignity and choice
• High-quality care
• A strong sense of community

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to see the impact of your leadership every day.

Leave the Burnout Behind. Bring Your Nursing Experience Somewhere It Matters.

If you're an LPN or RN who is ready to step away from the constant pace of skilled care, agency work, or traveling—and you're looking for a position where you can lead, connect, and make a difference—we'd love to talk with you.

Your experience matters. Your leadership matters. Our residents need you.

Join Viva Senior Living Harrisburg and make your next chapter in nursing one that is truly meaningful.