Nursing Director-RN
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Summit
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing
clinical leader for the community and is responsible to lead and
manage the health and wellness along with coordination of care and
services to residents within the community. Responsible for
oversight and implementation of all Care programs, regulatory
compliance, recruiting, and performance management.
Responsibilities Responsibilities: 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: Managing Health and Wellness: Provides strategic
leadership for resident care in the community by managing,
directing, and monitoring the nursing team as applicable by
State/Provincial law, to promote the health and wellness of the
resident population. Provides clinical care through the direct
application of the nursing process; performs and documents resident
assessments and progress notes, evaluates changes in care needs,
completes Individualized Service Plans (ISP)/Individualized Care
Plan (ICP), provides or delegates hands-on clinical care as
indicated by the plan of care, and evaluates resident outcomes.
Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical
providers to coordinate care and services for the residents. Serves
as the CLIA Director as applicable for the community and according
to the federal and state/provincial requirements. Partners with
Neighborhood Coordinators to promote an integrated and
collaborative approach to wellness operations and resident care.
Collaborates with Sales partners to determine community capability
and assess potential residents' appropriateness for move-in. Seeks
direction from a Registered Nurse as needed in accordance with
state/provincial regulations and nurse practice acts. Medication
Management: Provides strategic leadership for resident care in the
community by managing, directing, and monitoring the medication
care managers, as applicable by State/Provincial law, to promote
the health and wellness of the resident population. Provides
oversight of the community medication management program to promote
resident safety in the medication use process including onboarding,
training, and performance reviews. Provides clinical training and
education, as needed, to nurses, medication care managers, care
managers, and others who provide resident care. Performs skill
evaluation to assure clinical capability of care team members.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Tracks, trends, and
reports clinical quality data to identify risk. Participates
actively as a member of the community Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement committee. Leads clinical quality and
process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate
risk and improve resident care outcomes. Recruits, hires, and
trains clinical team members and is responsible for performance
management, evaluations, and engagement. Completes direct report
team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and
budgetary guidelines. Partners with the community leadership team
to promote resident safety and compliance with Risk Management and
OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation requirements. Serves as the ICC and
CLIA Director as applicable for the community. Responsible for
infection control programming, including delegation of infection
control preventionist, as per state/provincial requirements.
Assures compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, board of
nursing, and other applicable regulations. Financial Management:
Manages the department budget to include labor/labour and other
expenses and understands it's impact on the community's bottom
line. Processes and submits monthly expenses and budget data in a
timely manner, per Sunrise policies and internal business controls.
Understands the internal costs associated with all Sunrise resident
care programs. Training, Leadership and Team Member Development:
Partners with the Regional Director of Resident Care and/or
Executive Director in the delivery and participation in Sunrise
University training and self-study programs. On-boards new RCD
leaders and other department coordinators as needed. Develops a
working knowledge of state/provincial regulations and ensures
compliance through supervising and coaching team members. Completes
clinical team member staffing and scheduling according to
operational and budgetary guidelines when assigned to a community.
Holds clinical team accountable, corrects actions when necessary,
and documents. Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over,
Department Head, Town Hall, QAPI, and others as directed by the
Executive Director. Keeps abreast of professional developments in
the field by reading and attending conferences and training
sessions. Maintains compliance in assigned required training and
all training required by state/province or other regulating
authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise
standards are always met. 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 an accredited college or school of
nursing with a current state/provincial license as a professional
Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum two (2) years RN experience with at
least one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, or
long-term care environment preferred. Minimum of one (1) year
nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching,
performance management, scheduling, and daily operations
supervision. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Demonstrated knowledge
of applied nursing practices, techniques, and methods in accordance
with federal, state/provincial and board of nursing requirements.
Knowledge of infection control practices and prevention of disease
transmission. Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate
individuals based on their demonstrated skill capability and in
compliance with all regulations. Experience in tracking, trending,
and analysis of clinical performance data preferred. Experience in
quality and clinical process improvement and risk assessment
preferred. Experience in staff development, training, and/or
clinical education preferred. Proven ability to handle multiple
priorities, organize efficiently, and manage time effectively.
Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and
decision-making skills. Computer proficiency with electronic
medical records, the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to
learn new applications. Ability to work weekends, evenings and
flexible hours as needed for resident care/services, including 24/7
on call responsibility. #LI-MF1 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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