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Senior Nurse Executive - Skilled Nursing Facility

Torrance, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$160k/yr

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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 indi…

Skills: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Quality Assurance

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Senior Nurse Executive - Skilled Nursing Facility

Sunnyside Retirement Center

Torrance, California, United States • On-site

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  • $150k–$160k/yr
  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Paid Orientation, Paid Training, Opportunities For Growth, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Medical Insurance
  • Posted 10d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of a 299-bed skilled nursing facility in partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of clinical managers while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

Requirements

Requires an active RN license and at least 7 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a high-capacity skilled nursing or long-term care facility. Must possess expert knowledge of state and federal regulatory frameworks, including CASPER and QI/QM metrics.

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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.
    • 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.

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.

Related keywords

Registered NurseRN LicenseSkilled Nursing FacilitySNFPost-Acute CareSubacute CareCustodial CareCASPER ReportsQI/QM MetricsCMS StandardsCDC StandardsInfection PreventionMDSWound CareRespiratory CareLong-Term Care

About Sunnyside Retirement Center

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Industry
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Torrance, CA
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Sunnyside Nursing Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Home in Torrance, California, Los Angeles County.

Offices: 22617 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, US · 601 21st St APT 106, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601-4209, US

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About Sunnyside Retirement Center

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Torrance, CA
LinkedIn followers
3

Sunnyside Nursing Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Home in Torrance, California, Los Angeles County.

Offices: 22617 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, US · 601 21st St APT 106, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601-4209, US

Health CareRehabilitationNursing and Residential Care
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