Description
**-Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.-**
**COMMUNITY NAME**
Bedford Court
**Job ID**
2024-214547
**JOB 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 & QUALIFICATIONS**
**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 i
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