Current/active state Nursing Home Administrator license required.
Organized and detailed in work performance.
Excellent communication skills, self-discipline, and patience.
Genuine caring for elderly and disabled individuals in a nursing facility.
Ability to lead facility management and staff effectively.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement facility programs in line with budget and regulations.
Lead management staff in developing and executing business plans for operations.
Monitor departmental activities and provide performance feedback and support.
Create a creative and empowering environment for facility management staff.
Conduct regular rounds to ensure quality of care and staff morale.
Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients.
Utilize survey information to improve service areas as identified by customers.
Benefits
Supportive work environment fostering professional growth.
Opportunities for community engagement and relationship building.
Comprehensive training and development programs for staff.
Access to resources for maintaining a safe and operational facility.
Full Job Description
Objective: To lead and direct the overall operations of the nursing home facility in accordance with customer needs, government regulations and Company policies, with focus on maintaining excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility's business objectives. Current/Active Nursing Home Administrator's license is required.
Essential functions include:
Facility Management
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's programs and activities in conjunction with facility's operational budget and state and federal regulations
Lead the facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments
Monitor each department's activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist, observe, coach, and discipline as needed
Develop an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in the development of a facility management team
Oversee regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility; morale of the staff; and ensure resident needs are being addressed
Exhibit positive customer service both to internal and external customers
Utilize survey information, in addition to other source documents, to address areas of importance as defined by our customers
Verify that the building and grounds are maintained appropriately and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly, and any hazardous conditions are addressed
Compliance Management
Maintain a working knowledge of and confirm compliance with all governmental regulations
Facility Staffing and Retention
Monitor Human Resources practices to verify compliance with employment laws and company policies, and to confirm practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and maintaining a proactive work environment
Manage turnover and solidify current and future staffing through development of recruiting sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development
Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department managers, supervisors, and other auxiliary personnel
Consult with department managers concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services
Provide that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status
Recognize staff for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation
Business Management
Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables, and receivables
Monitor business activities to be certain procedures and standards are followed, appropriate handling of funds and that sound credible business practices are followed at all times
Communicate budget guidelines and expectations to Department Managers
Marketing and Revenue Management
Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues
Lead and monitor key staff and facility staff to play an active role in carrying out the marketing plan
Take initiative in evaluation, development and implementation of new business opportunities that meets the needs of the community and benefits the facility/Company
Develop positive relationships on behalf of the Company with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large
Act as a resource of information to the community related to health care issues
Minimum Qualifications:
Current/active state Nursing Home Administrator license
Organized and detailed in work performance
Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
