Director of Nursing Services

Director Of Nursing Services

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

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.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

• 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

Financial Management

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications