Director of Nursing Services
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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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 center Implements 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 care Facilitates 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 consultants Reviews and
develops plans of correction with interdisciplinary team to enhance
the quality of resident care Regularly 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 line
Reviews 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 disciplining Partners in the
delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self
study programs during the required timeframe Develops a working
knowledge of state regulations and ensures compliance through
supervising and coaching team members Achieves the Team Member
Engagement goals and actively leads in the Engagement Improvement
Planning sessions Completes team member staffing and scheduling
according to operational and budgetary guidelines Daily review of
timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours
worked are recorded and appropriately paid Conducts timely
performance appraisals with meaningful conversations Holds team
accountable and corrects actions when necessary and documents
Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head
Meetings, Town Hall, Quality Improvement, and others as directed by
the Executive Director Keeps 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
nursing Maintains 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 counseling Comprehensive
knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, methods as applied to
skilled nursing care. Demonstration of knowledge in federal and
state long term care regulations Proficiency in Medicare, Minimum
Data Set (MDS) / Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), Care Plan
process Ability 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 skills
Demonstrates 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 Day We 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 Community The 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 Potential We 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. Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a
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