Nursing Manager

Resident Care Director (RN)

About the Opportunity

A beautiful, mansion-style Assisted Living & Memory Care community is seeking a Resident Care Director (RCD) to oversee all health and wellness operations. This community has strong overall performance and a long-tenured leadership team, and they are preparing to hire a Wellness Nurse—making an experienced Assisted Living RN leader especially critical at this time.

If you are an RN leader with solid Assisted Living or Long-Term Care experience and ready to step into a highly visible department head role, this is an excellent opportunity!

Who They’re Looking For

This community prioritizes personality, emotional intelligence and the ability to engage with families and residents vs. heavy Assisted Living experience.

As the Resident Care Director you are require a strong knowledge of:

• Assisted Living regulations
• AL workflow, assessment processes, service planning, and daily clinical operations

Ideal candidates

• Current RCD, Wellness Director, or ADON in AL/Memory Care
• Strong RN Supervisors/Managers in an AL or SNF setting ready to take the next career step
• RNs with at least 2 years AL or LTC experience + 1 year management (required)

The organization is looking for a Registered Nurse who has an engaging personality and a strong leadership presence. This position requires a Registered Nurse who has a strong understanding of Assisted Living operations from day one.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Mansion-style Victorian property
• Opportunity to help select and train your future Wellness Nurse
• Long-tenured Executive Director and regional leadership
• 60% administrative, 40% hands-on clinical and resident interaction

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Clinical Oversight (60%)

• Lead clinical operations, assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance
• Supervise and mentor the Wellness Nurse + 8 – 10 clinical team members (RNs & Med Techs)
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance coaching
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance and clinical improvement initiatives
• Manage departmental budget, labor costs, and monthly reporting

Resident Engagement & Direct Care (40%)

• Must be a leader who is highly visible and approachable to residents and families
• Conduct assessments, ISP creation, and monitor changes in condition
• Round with physicians weekly
• Coordinate with hospice, therapy, pharmacy, and other vendors
• Collaborate daily with caregivers and neighborhood coordinators

Qualifications

• RN – New Jersey license (required)
• 2+ years RN experience in Assisted Living, LTC, or Memory Care
• 1+ year of leadership/management experience (Supervisor, Manager, ADON, Wellness Nurse, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Assisted Living regulations and resident care compliance
• CPR & First Aid certification
• EMR proficiency and strong organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $135K base salary
• +12–15% Annual Bonus
• Flexibility to negotiate additional PTO if needed
• Supportive, long-standing leadership team and stable community

If you are looking for a long term Nurse leadership role with a highly desirable organization then apply now!

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