Skilled Nursing Administrator
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• Maintains applicable federal and state certification and licensure
• Experience in health care management and skilled nursing environment
• Proficiency in Medicare, Minimum Data Sheets (MDS) / Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), Care Plan
process and other reimbursement regulations
• Proficiency in nursing practices, procedures and guidelines, regulations and laws pertaining to long term
care administration
• Maintains CPR and First Aid credentials
• One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance
management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group
presentations
• Competent in organizational, time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise
applications with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery
days and time
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties: Skilled Nursing Center and Program Oversight
• Plans, organizes, develops and leads the overall operation of the skilled nursing center in accordance with
current federal, state, local laws and Sunrise standards, guidelines and regulations
• Develops, reviews and updates written policies and procedures for the Center, at least annually to ensure
continued compliance with current regulations and providing standards of resident care
• Ensures policies are communicated and followed by team members, visitors and guests/residents
• Oversight of administrative duties including but not limited to completing reports, medical forms, charting
and other skilled nursing administrative operations as necessary
• Overall responsibility of the Care Planning meeting to include the development of the agenda and facilitates
participation of others as appropriate
• Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing
services
• Ensures customer engagement of the skilled nursing center to confirm and assist team members in
performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable Sunrise and nursing standards
• Reviews and acts upon any complaint or concern as they arise
• Participates in and prepares for surveys and inspections made by authorized personnel and government
agencies
• Responsible for overall medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are being
administered as ordered and treatments are provided as scheduled
• Assists in developing the annual marketing plan for the skilled nursing center
• Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the skilled nursing center
Essential Duties: Guest/Resident Relations
• Informs Director of Nursing Services of new admissions, expectations for service, room assignment and
any special instructions
• Ensures customer engagement practices are performed; greets newly admitted guests/residents and visits
guests/residents at a minimum weekly
• Ensures guest/resident requests are met in a timely, professional and friendly manner
• Maintains confidentiality with all guest/resident information
• Participates in community wide efforts to ensure proper placement of guests/residents by level of care
• Ensures team member documentation of service provided via medical record system and federally
mandated MDS system
• Provides oversight and guidance to care planning team
• Oversees the process & reviews care plans, assessments as necessary at least quarterly; ensures care
plans are individualized
Develops methods for coordination of nursing services with other guest/resident services to ensure the
continuity of the total regimen of care
Essential Duties: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
• Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the Quality Services Review (QSR)
process
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies in compliance with
Sunrise expectations for QSR and other regulatory compliance
• Ensures skilled nursing center team members are properly trained in Sunrise Cares injury and illness
prevention, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) books, emergency preparedness manuals and Lockout
Tagout procedures
• Reports and investigates allegations of resident abuse
Essential Duties: Financial Management
• Assists in the presentation and value of Sunrise’s products and services for our residents, families and
team members and targeted referral sources
• Assists the executive director in completing the annual community budget
• Understands and manages the department budget to include labor & other expenses and it’s impact on the
community’s bottom line
• Reviews monthly financial statements, implements plans of action for deficiencies
• Process and submit monthly expenses and budget data timely per Sunrise policies and internal business
controls
• Coordinates with the community team to achieve maximum staff economies and cross training when
applicable
• Understands the internal cost associated with all Sunrise resident care programs
Essential Duties: Training, Leadership and Team Member Development
• Overall management of the department, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training, coaching
and disciplining
• Partners in the delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self study programs during the
required timeframe
• Develops a working knowledge of state regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and
coaching team members
• Achieves the Team Member Engagement goals and actively leads in the Engagement Improvement
Planning sessions
• Completes team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines
• Daily review of timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and
appropriately paid
• Conducts timely performance appraisals with meaningful conversations
• Holds team accountable and corrects actions when necessary and documents
• Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head Meetings, Town Hall, Quality
Improvement, and others as directed by the Executive Director
• Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by reading, attending conferences and training
session
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Location
9707 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda 20814