Unit Director of Nursing / Unit Manager

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 (UDON)/ Unit Manager (RN) to lead a 60-bed plus skilled nursing unit. 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. UDON reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO).

Job Description

• Review 24-hour Report.
• 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. Maintain Log for Incident Reports (Med room). Lead Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) incident review. Review Resident on the Falling Star Program. Coordinate with the SNE every month for QAPI reports. 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 and coordinate with the Staffing Director. Oversee Call-Offs/Replacements.
• Attend Daily, Weekly, Monthly Meeting as scheduled: IDT Meetings as indicated. 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.
• Audit Unit Medication Carts PRN for Administration Completion and Controlled/Narcotic Medications Reconciliations, Blood Glucose Quality Monitoring.
• Meet and Greet with new Admissions to ensure customer satisfaction. And address any concern promptly. Attend Physician Rounds.
• 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

A minimum of five year experience in nursing supervision in a skilled nursing facility/long term care

Great working knowledge of PCC

Great communication and critical thinking skills

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Shift:

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

Some Weekends as Manager On Duty

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Top of the Market Wages RN: ($135,000 - $140,000 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.