Divisional Director of Resident Care (Senior Living)

Discovery Senior Living is seeking an experienced Divisional Director of Resident Care to provide leadership and clinical support to multiple assisted living and memory care communities within Seaton Senior Living. 

Location: Remote. Candidates will be based in the Mid-Atlantic region (NY, NJ, PA, DE, or MD) located to nearby metro areas with strong airport access. Relocation may be considered for candidates who do not currently reside in one of these states. 

Your Role: Divisional Director of Resident Care (PA/NJ/DE/MD)

As Divisional Director of Resident Care, you’ll provide multi-site clinical leadership and ensure consistent, safe, and effective nursing practices across your assigned portfolio of communities. You will partner closely with Executive Directors, Resident Care teams, and divisional leadership to maintain compliance, improve outcomes, and elevate the resident experience.

This is a Divisional leadership role that requires frequent travel and a proactive, hands-on approach.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader who can:

• Provide clinical oversight and ensure compliance with all resident care policies, standards, and regulations.

• Partner with community leaders to drive quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Lead regional education, training, and development for Directors of Health & Wellness and care teams.

• Monitor quality indicators, risk management, and clinical performance, developing corrective action plans as needed.

• Support acquisitions, transitions, and urgent operational needs across the region.

What You’ll Do

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Ensure communities maintain compliance with all resident care policies and applicable regulations.

• Monitor outcomes, identify trends, and develop corrective actions to improve performance.

• Support clinical oversight during acquisitions, surveys, or transitions.

• Perform RN delegation responsibilities, if required by state regulations.

Resident Care & Quality Assurance

• Guide communities through surveys, audits, and plans of correction.

• Conduct on-site visits, quality rounds, and simulated surveys.

• Oversee incident review, infection prevention, and risk mitigation.

• Support accurate resident assessments, care plans, and documentation.

Team & Talent Development

• Hire, train, and mentor Directors of Health & Wellness and other clinical leaders.

• Ensure training compliance and staff development within the region.

• Partner with operations on staffing models, labor budgets, and supply management.

• Act as a culture ambassador, promoting accountability and professional growth.

Family, Resident & External Engagement

• Collaborate with families and staff to resolve care concerns.

• Support interdisciplinary care planning for complex resident needs.

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator across the region.

What You Bring

• Current LPN license required; RN license strongly preferred (required in RN-delegation states).

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of senior living or healthcare leadership experience; multi-site or regional experience strongly preferred.

• Current BLS certification.

• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, assisted living and memory care regulations, and compliance standards.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop performance improvement plans.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems quickly.

Why Join Us?

• Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more)
• Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of residents and families

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companies—including Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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