Director of Regulatory Compliance, RN

About Sunnyside Nursing Post-Acute Care

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:

• Maintaining high medical integrity
• Fostering a team spirit among staff
• Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Job Description

• Provides direct oversight for Skilled Nursing Regulatory Compliance operations for each Department
• Provides direct oversight to Department Director’s regarding Regulatory Compliance interventions and needs
• Leads employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment
• Assist the Chief Clinical Officer in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department as requested/required
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the facility and clinical services
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure thecontinuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
• Ensure nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
• Crosstrain and provide support or temporary oversight within clinical services to areas of operations typically assigned to another staff member
• Be the first responder to potential reportable allegations (i.e. abuse)
• Provide guidance in developing a plan to report and investigate such allegations
• Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services,programs, and activities
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting,etc., as necessary
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary and as required by facility policy
• Provide data to the QAPI Committee and/or participate in and collect data for the QAPI program as directed
• Assist in screening new employee applicants as requested
• Assist the Director of Staff Development in unit-based education sessions
• Follow up with the Administrator and/or appropriate department manager on grievances submitted

• Must possess an active license as a RN in the state of California
• Minimum three years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility in the state of California
• Prior DON or ADON experience preferred
• Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA Regulations as it relates to skilled nursing facilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Top of the Market Wages
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
• 401K
• Loving and caring work environment
• We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.