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Sunrise Senior Living
Mission Viejo, California

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$132k

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Job Description

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

95,368.00 - 131,664.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Resident Care Director serves as the clinical leader, overseeing health, wellness, and care coordination to ensure high-quality resident services. This role is responsible for managing the nursing team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements

The position requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical leadership experience in a senior living or healthcare environment. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in nursing management, regulatory compliance, and team performance management.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Resident AssessmentBudget ManagementTeam Leadership

Geriatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 41 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$95k–$132kNursing Leadership median $140k (middle half $128k–$170k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California434 active5,995 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment434 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sunrise Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
McLean, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & 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
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses

Living in Mission Viejo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.14M≈ 11.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,190/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.