Resident Care Director (RCD)
Confidential Senior Living Opportunity – Southern, NH
A well-established senior living community in the Sothern, New Hampshire area is seeking an experienced and compassionate Resident Care Director (RCD) to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Nursing Services Department.
This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring exceptional resident-centered care, developing, and supporting the nursing team, maintaining regulatory readiness, and driving strong clinical and quality outcomes.
We are seeking an RN or LPN with strong nursing leadership experience who is ready to take ownership of clinical operations and make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and staff.
Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
What You'll Do
Clinical Leadership
Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department
Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, individualized, high-quality care
Conduct resident rounds and proactively identify clinical concerns and opportunities for improvement
Participate in resident admissions and evaluate the community's ability to meet prospective residents' clinical needs
Monitor incidents, infections, falls, hospitalizations, and other clinical trends
Provide direct nursing support when necessary
Collaborate closely with facility leadership, physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Participate in on-call coverage as assigned
Team Leadership & Development
Coach, and retain nursing team members
Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing supervisors and frontline staff
Complete performance evaluations and provide corrective action when appropriate
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and professional development
Foster strong communication between nursing and other departments
Regulatory Compliance & Quality
Maintain continuous state and federal survey readiness
Lead and participate in regulatory survey preparation and activities
Develop and monitor Plans of Correction when necessary
Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
Monitor clinical quality indicators and implement performance improvement plans
Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory records
Resident & Family Experience
Build positive relationships with residents and families
Address concerns promptly, professionally, and compassionately
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, therapy providers, hospice agencies, consultants, and other healthcare partners
Promote resident dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current, unrestricted New Hampshire RN or LPN license required
Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting
Strong knowledge of federal and New Hampshire healthcare regulations
Demonstrated experience with staff development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and relationship-building abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a leader who is visible, engaged, compassionate, and accountable—someone who can support their team while maintaining high expectations for resident care and clinical excellence.
The ideal candidate knows how to build strong teams, navigate regulatory requirements, communicate effectively with families, and continuously look for opportunities to improve resident outcomes.
Benefits
We are proud to offer full- and part-time employees benefit options, including:
Healthcare benefits
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Life Insurance
401(k) Program
Vacation and sick time
Personal days
Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary of $90,000 – $115,000
Key clinical leadership opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to develop and mentor a strong nursing team
Make a direct impact on resident care and quality outcomes
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for confidential consideration.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
