# Senior Nurse Executive - Skilled Nursing Facility **Company:** [Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/sNgZcNwNvbZFT1SEA9f5ek.md) **Location:** Torrance, United States **Workplace:** on site **Department:** Nursing Floor [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/475d07a1-a98c-4cda-a128-d64b01087eeb) ## Description **About Us** 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. **Senior Nurse Executive (SNE)** We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Senior Nurse Executive to serve as the second-in-command of our clinical leadership structure. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with the Chief Clinical Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of our large, 299-bed skilled nursing facility. Our facility proudly provides premier post-acute, subacute, and custodial levels of care. As a key executive, you will directly lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of clinical managers, including the Registered Dietitian, Director of Education, Respiratory Director, Quality Assurance Director, MDS Director, Wound Program Director, and Infection Preventionist. Key Responsibilities Planning & Clinical Development - Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive plans, programs, and activities for the nursing service department. - Establish innovative quality assurance programs to guarantee the efficient, flawless coordination of nursing services. - Formulate and implement forward-thinking policies aimed at continuously improving resident care and clinical outcomes. Strategic Committee Leadership - Active participation in multiple strategic, facility-wide committees. - Evaluate clinical recommendations and transform committee insights into actionable, facility-wide implementation plans. Team Leadership & Talent Development - Manage daily nursing operations, ensuring optimal staffing mixes and master schedule alignment. - Actively participate in talent acquisition by interviewing and hiring elite clinical professionals. - Conduct confident, constructive performance reviews that drive professional growth and accountability. - Foster a culture of continuous learning through personalized coaching and a robust onboarding orientation program. Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness - Maintain absolute compliance with all local, state, and federal healthcare regulations. - Provide professional leadership during state and federal facility inspections and surveys. - Continuously analyze QI/QM metrics, CASPER reports, and survey data to drive quality improvement initiatives. Resident Advocacy & Experience - Oversee the development of individualized, highly accurate service plans for every incoming resident. - Monitor daily clinical care to maximize resident satisfaction and physical outcomes. - Serve as a visible, positive voice of encouragement for residents, their families, and your clinical colleagues. ## Requirements - Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing within the state of practice. - Proven leadership experience as a Director of Nursing in a high-bed capacity Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting for a minimum of 7 years. - Deep knowledge of post-acute, subacute, and custodial care clinical protocols. - Expert-level understanding of state and federal regulatory frameworks, including CASPER data and QI/QM metrics. - Exceptional communication skills with a track record of managing multidisciplinary department heads. ## Benefits **Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post Acute Care** - **Top of the market wages: $150-160K** - 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 you have mastered the day-to-day responsibilities of a Director of Nursing (DON) but want to channel your expertise into a larger purpose, consider joining us. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with our Chief Clinical Officer to champion a bigger mission. 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.