Senior Nurse Executive - Skilled Nursing Facility

Sunnysidenursing; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages $150-160K

Paid orientation

Career growth

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Job summary

Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care in Torrance, CA is seeking a seasoned Senior Nurse Executive to steer clinical leadership for our 299-bed facility. You will partner with the Chief Clinical Officer to oversee daily operations, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and champion quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include planning and developing nursing programs, regulatory compliance, staffing optimization, and resident-centered care planning.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
• 7+ years of DON leadership in SNF or long-term care.
• Deep knowledge of post-acute, subacute, and custodial care protocols.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary department heads.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee nursing service plans and QA programs.
• Lead strategic committees and translate insights into action.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and surveys.
• Oversee resident care plans and advocate for quality outcomes.

Skills

RN License in good standing

Director of Nursing experience

Leadership & team management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Job 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.

• 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.