Divisional Vice President of Resident Care (RN/DON)

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nations most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 20222027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Management Group!

As the Divisional Vice President of Resident Care , you'll play a critical leadership role in supporting clinical excellence across a portfolio of Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Through strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, quality improvement initiatives, and team development, you'll help ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centered care while supporting the success of community and regional clinical leaders.

Your Role:

As the Divisional Vice President of Resident Care , you will provide multi-state clinical leadership and operational support to communities throughout the DMG Northeast division. This role partners closely with operations, resident care, and executive leadership to drive quality outcomes, survey readiness, risk management, compliance, occupancy support, and leadership development initiatives.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule: Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs.
• Location: Fully Remote
• Eligible States: NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, DE, and GA
• Rate of Pay: $180,000 - $200,000 Annual Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: Up to 25%
• Travel: 50% - 75% regional travel throughout the assigned portfolio

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Executive-level leadership opportunity supporting a growing senior living organization.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact across multiple Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
• Partner directly with divisional and corporate leadership teams to drive clinical excellence.
• Influence quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and operational success.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop regional and community clinical leaders.
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure.

What You'll Do:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across the division.
• Monitor compliance with state regulations, company policies, and resident care standards.
• Conduct community assessments, compliance reviews, survey readiness visits, and quality audits.
• Partner with community and regional leaders to identify trends and implement corrective action plans.
• Support quality assurance, risk management, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Guide communities through survey preparation, regulatory reviews, and operational challenges.
• Review resident care concerns, resident rights issues, grievances, and level-of-care determinations.
• Support occupancy initiatives through resident assessment review and clinical admission evaluations.
• Assist with community transitions, acquisitions, assimilations, and leadership changes.
• Mentor and support Regional Directors of Resident Care, Directors of Health & Wellness, and other clinical leaders.
• Analyze key performance indicators and clinical metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with operational leaders on staffing, labor management, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of senior living leadership experience.
• Multi-site and multi-state clinical leadership experience required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations, operations, and best practices.
• Experience leading quality assurance, survey readiness, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring clinical leaders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing electronic clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.
• Passion for serving older adults and advancing person-centered care.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027!

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. Its just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, were unified by certain, core values, which we call our Pillars of Excellence. They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits Youll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: .