Vice President Clinical Quality & Programs

Sunrise Senior Living • West McLean, VA

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About The Position

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related healthcare field required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or a related field strongly preferred
• Active state licensure as a Registered Nurse in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Project Management certification preferred
• At least 10 years of related industry experience, including expertise in Quality
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in clinical processes, procedures and wellness program leadership
• Proven success in program execution and implementation, with strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Highly proficient in data analysis and interpretation
• In-depth experience with Survey management, including the preparation and plan of correction development and implementation
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor messaging and training to diverse audiences, influence stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Champion a world-class care and clinical culture, setting the standard for clinical best practices and leading by example
• Monitor and evaluate Clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on industry best practices, trends and leadership/Board direction to ensure high-quality resident care
• Partner with Care Leadership and Compliance/Clinical Risk teams to oversee clinical quality metrics and ensure survey preparedness
• Direct the execution and continuous improvement of Clinical Programs to optimize resident outcomes
• Partner with Dining Services, Operations, Sales and Finance to enhance efficiency, productivity and quality across the organization
• Develop, lead and monitor key initiatives from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with Sunrise's strategic vision and long-term success
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Care team, providing strategic guidance and value-driven contributions to business initiatives
• Educate stakeholders on results-driven quality improvement, serving as the organization's go-to expert in clinical excellence
• Partner with Corporate Communications and key stakeholders to design and execute change management and communication plans for clinical programs
• Design, implement and evaluate Clinical and Wellness program improvements that enhance resident satisfaction and drive financial performance
• Partner with clinical teams to implement wellness programs at the community level, tracking outcomes against key performance targets and regulatory standards
• Establish program-level monitoring routines to track milestones, assess progress and proactively address challenges without disrupting daily operations
• Leverage company systems and analytics to assess clinical performance, forecast trends and inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate with Care and Operations teams to evaluate regulatory changes, business needs and vendor impacts, recommending solutions that enhance compliance and efficiency
• Identify and address critical issues affecting business direction, proactively developing strategies to drive clinical and operational improvements
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree