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Resident Care Director-RN

Sunrise Senior Living

Livingston, New Jersey

$94k–$130k/yr

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Posted Aug 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 30, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $94k–$130k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Base pay
$94k–$130k/yr
Shift
Days

About this role

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Why Join Sunrise Senior Living At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day. The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the clinical leader for the community, overseeing health, wellness and care coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered services. This role drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and team performance while supporting Sunrise’s mission and care standards. What You’ll Do: • Lead and manage the nursing team and all care programs • Conduct resident assessments and oversee Individualized Service Plans (ISP) • Monitor changes in condition and coordinate with physicians and clinical partners • Oversee medication management and infection control programs • Serve as CLIA and Infection Control leader as applicable • Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives • Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial and nursing regulations • Recruit, hire, train and performance manage clinical team members • Manage staffing, scheduling and department budget • Partner with Sales to assess move-in appropriateness Resident Care Director (RN) – Lead Clinical Excellence and Elevate Resident Health and Wellness Resident Care Director | Director of Nursing | RN | Senior Living | Clinical Leadership | Nursing Management Pay Range: 93,808.00 - 129,584.00 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® Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Skills for this role

Resident AssessmentsIndividualized Service Plans (ISP)Medication ManagementInfection ControlCLIAQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)StaffingSchedulingBudget Management

Requirements

  • RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Clinical program budget management
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Nursing
  • Budget control
  • Performance management strategy
  • Staff scheduling

About the employer

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Sunrise Senior Living
Hiring organization

You would step into a Wellness Nurse RN role at Sunrise Senior Living in the Arlington, Virginia area—assisted living, independent living, and memory care rather than a hospital unit. Your days center on resident health oversight: move-in and change-of-condition assessments,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Clear Wellness Nurse scope: assessments, wellness visits, meds oversight, infection control, survey readiness
  • Resident-relationship side of the work praised by at least some nurses alongside clinical oversight
  • Tuition reimbursement listed on RN benefits

What reviewers flag

  • Wellness Nurse Glassdoor slice around 3.0 with only about 13% recommending
  • Indeed nurse reviews put pay/benefits near 3.1 and management near 2.9
  • No Arlington-specific RN pay range in the validated set—only other-market listings
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Living in Livingston, NJ

Livingston is a leafy suburban township in Essex County, roughly 20 miles west of Manhattan. Tree-lined residential streets, highly rated public schools, and a network of local parks give it a quiet, family-friendly feel—an easy fit for nurses seeking a calmer base with reasonable access to New York City.

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State price level · New Jersey
9% above the national average
State index 108.8 (100 = national)

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