Director of Nursing
Pay as listed: $100k-$122k · San Clemente, California · pays below the median of 11 Registered Nurse listings (20th percentile).
Listed compensation
$100k-$122k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 and wellness services while ensuring high-quality, compliant, resident-centered care. This role leads the nursing team, manages care programs and drives clinical excellence across the community. What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage resident health, wellness and care coordination
- Conduct assessments, develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and monitor outcomes
- Oversee medication management and ensure safe clinical practices
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy and care partners
- Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial and nursing regulations
- Serve as CLIA and Infection Control leader as applicable
- 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/LPN) – Lead Clinical Excellence and Elevate Resident Care Resident Care Director | Director of Nursing | RN | LPN | Senior Living | Clinical Leadership | Nursing Management
Pay Range
100,000.00 - 122,000.00
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 for the community, overseeing health and wellness services and ensuring high-quality, compliant, resident-centered care. This role manages the nursing team, coordinates care programs, and drives quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
The position requires a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) with experience in clinical leadership and nursing management. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in regulatory compliance, staff management, and the development of individualized service plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 45 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 53% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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