A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
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
