RN Unit Director of Nursing (UDON) - SNF

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.

We are looking for a Unit Director of Nursing, RN to lead a 60-bed skilled nursing unit within a larger 299 bed skilled nursing facility. We require a compassionate and responsible individual capable of providing outstanding quality care and customer service with strong ability to manage staff, residents, and families on the unit.

Job Description

• Daily Review of Change of Conditions, New/Re-Admissions, Daily Rounds, and discussing during Clinical Rounds.
• Monitor the Unit’s Risk Management Program and ensure all Incidents are reported timely, investigation reviews are completed daily.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) incident review. Review Resident on the Falling Star Program.
• May Attend Monthly/Quarterly QAPI Meetings as indicated.
• Review Baseline Care Plan for accuracy and completion for all New Admissions (within 48 hours) and coordinate care with other IDT members for completion of sections and signatures.
• Monitor residents with wounds. Coordinate with Treatment Nurses for interventions, preventative measures and other devices for proper application.
• Monitor staffing Assignments/Schedules. Oversee Call-Offs/Replacements. Manage staff attendance and overtime.
• Attend IDT Meetings, Daily Clinical rounds, Department Head Leadership Standup, Behavior Meetings, Wound and Weights Meeting, RNA meetings, Safety Meetings, QAPI Meetings, Risk Management Meetings, Clinical/Administration Team Meetings.
• Manage Family and Resident Concerns. Escalate formal/significant complaints to Facility Leadership. Provide Re-Education/Interventions for Chart Audit Deficiencies and other performance-related concerns.
• Meet and Greet with new Admissions to ensure customer satisfaction. And address any concern promptly. Attend Physician Rounds for Kaiser and Optum Rounds with SNE.
• Address concerns/issues timely. Review Licensed Nurses Audits for follow-up and coordinate with Unit Clerk and Medical Records Director. Provide education or counseling if indicated.
• Review all Discharged Medical Records for completion of documentation and other forms.
• Available to answer calls after hours

Must have a current and active California RN License

Prior DON or ADON experience in skilled nursing facility/long term care

Great working knowledge of PCC

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Shift:

Monday - Friday (8:00-5:00)

Some Weekends as MOD

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Top of the Market Wages: $135,200 annually
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 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.