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.
COMMUNITY NAME
The Colonnades
Job ID
2025-234942
JOB OVERVIEW
The Director of Nursing 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
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:
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 Five Star Rating and Quality Measures 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 Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings are occurring and may be designated as the Chairperson of the meetings.
Analyzes 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.
Monitors each resident's medication and treatment profile and medication pass process regularly 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.
Processes and submits 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
Manages 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.
Reviews daily 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 Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), and others as directed by the Executive Director.
Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by reading, 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Adaptability
Building Customer Loyalty
Building Strategic Working Relationships
Building a Successful Team
Building Trust
Coaching for Success
Communication
Decision Making
Driving for Results
Facilitating Change
Leading through Vision and Values
Managing Conflict
Planning and Organizing
Presentation and Training Delivery
Quality Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Experience and Qualifications
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
ABOUT SUNRISE
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.
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
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
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 requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
Location : Name The Colonnades
Type Full-Time
Location : Address 2600 Barracks Road
Location : City Charlottesville
Location : State/Province (Full Name) Virginia
Salary Range USD $98,904.00 - USD $141,440.00 /Yr.
Variable Compensation Bonus Eligible
Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
