Director of Nursing Services
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for providing
leadership and management to the skilled nursing operations.
Responsible for planning, organizing and leading overall operations
of nursing services in accordance with federal, state, and local
standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest
degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents.
Responsibilities
-Responsibilities:Sunrise Senior Living operates a number of
different brands of communities for seniors. As a result, this
position's area of responsibility may differ among the various
brands and states. Despite the differences in responsibilities
between the brands and states, the following are a core set of
duties common to this position.Clinical Care Delivery
Operations
Directs, supervises the management of
the team members in the skilled nursing centerImplements and
monitors systems that ensure consistent delivery of quality
guest/resident services.Implements staffing and scheduling patterns
to maintain continuity of guest/resident care and regulatory
compliance.Assesses and monitors clinical setting for effective and
safe guest/resident centered careFacilitates effective
communication between cross functional teams and promotes a team
approach in the delivery of guest/resident care.Maintains
communication with guest's/resident's physician, family and or
responsible party to ensure the guest's/resident's needs are being
met.Identifies the on-going needs of guests/residents in order to
maintain the highest quality standards for well-being.Ensures
proper utilization of the Resident Care Plan by all team
members.Ensures proper follow through and documentation of
guest/resident care.Facilitates relationships with Hospice,
Therapy, and other providers.Participates in community awareness
activities and community relationship development.Assists in
counseling guest/resident, family, or responsible party during
difficult transitional care periods.Quality Assurance and
Regulatory Compliance
Strives for excellent quality care
and service delivery as measured in the Quality Services Review
(QSR) process and institutes with follow up measures on corrective
actions in a timely manner.Researches, documents, and reviews all
incidents of abuse, neglect and misappropriation of funds; develops
and implements plan of correction as appropriate.Ensures Quality
Improvement meetings are occurring and may be designated as the
Chairperson of the meetings.Analysis of Guest/Resident Care
Standards of Care and Support Services to maintain quality
guest/resident care and clinical practice.Reviews, develops and
implements plans of correction for concerns and issues identified
by pharmacy consultantsReviews and develops plans of correction
with interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of resident
careRegularly monitors each resident's medication & treatment
profile and medication pass process to ensure each medication and
treatment is administered as ordered and documented
accurately.Reviews for accuracy and compliance all physician orders
at time of move in and monthly thereafter.Acts as liaison with
pharmacy to ensure effective services for the residents.Ensures
pharmacy follows state regulations for labeling, distribution, and
identification of medications.Develops a thorough working knowledge
of current and evolving federal and state regulations, policies and
procedures for resident care and services.Ensures that community
follows all state regulations as it pertains to guest/resident care
and services.Reviews, develops and implements plans of correction
for concerns and or issues identified by regulators.Completes and
submits all monthly and quarterly reports in a timely
manner.Follows through on mock survey process.Financial Management
Assists in the presentation and value
of Sunrise's products and services for our residents, families and
team members and targeted referral sources.Assists the executive
director in completing the annual community budget.Understands and
manages the department budget to include labor and other expenses
and it's impact on the community's bottom lineReviews monthly
financial statements and implements plans of action around
deficiencies.Process and submit monthly expenses and budget data
timely per Sunrise policies and internal business
controls.Coordinates with the community team to achieve maximum
staff economies and cross training when applicable.Understands the
internal cost associated with all Sunrise resident care
programs.Training, Leadership and Team Member Development
Overall management of the department,
including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training,
coaching and discipliningPartners in the delivery and participation
in Sunrise University Training and self study programs during the
required timeframeDevelops a working knowledge of state regulations
and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching team
membersAchieves the Team Member Engagement goals and actively leads
in the Engagement Improvement Planning sessionsCompletes team
member staffing and scheduling according to operational and
budgetary guidelinesDaily review of timekeeping practices and
payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and
appropriately paidConducts timely performance appraisals with
meaningful conversationsHolds team accountable and corrects actions
when necessary and documentsAttends regular meetings; Stand Up,
Cross Over, Department Head Meetings, Town Hall, Quality
Improvement, and others as directed by the Executive DirectorKeeps
abreast of professional developments in the field by reading,
attending conferences and training sessions - -Qualifications:To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
throughout this job description are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Graduate of approved college / school
of nursingMaintains a current state license as a Registered Nurse
per state regulations.A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a
nurse management position within a skilled nursing environment
including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily
operations supervision, discipline, and counselingComprehensive
knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, methods as applied to
skilled nursing care.Demonstration of knowledge in federal and
state long term care regulationsProficiency in Medicare, Minimum
Data Set (MDS) / Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), Care Plan
processAbility to handle multiple priorities.Ability to delegate
assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills,
roles and interests.Possess written and verbal skills for effective
communication and the ability to facilitate small group
presentations.Competent in organizational, time management
skillsDemonstrates good judgment, problem solving and
decision-making skills.Demonstration of proficiency in computer
skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise
applications with the ability to learn new applications.Ability to
work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our
customers at peak service delivery days and times.
Qualifications
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care
for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest
resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to
provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no
surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living
entrust their career to Sunrise. -At Sunrise, you will--- -Make a
Difference Every DayWe are passionate about our mission - to
champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality
care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy
life to the fullest. -Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive CommunityThe
care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our
team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you
live your best. -Ignite Your PotentialWe believe potential has no
limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs
designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team
members achieve their career goals. -We also offer benefits and
other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered
in the U.S. only)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer
discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to
receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position,
plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required
performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn
why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work -
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