Job DescriptionReporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Hospital, M-8, the Deputy Administrator Veterans Home, M-3 will be the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and will perform the following the duties:
• Function as the administrator-of-record for the facility and coordinate federal and State regularly survey processes to ensure continued facility accreditation.
• Maintain operational responsibility for all aspects of the SNF and TCU program development and implementation, legislative and regulatory compliance, policy development, case mix and census management, capital and operational expenditures, operation of physical plant, and strategic plans.
• Operational oversight in a matrixed leadership organizational structure, in conjunction with nursing and therapy leadership, of SNF and TCU service lines. Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to subordinate staff, and intervene and resolve problems as necessary. Identify training needs and review performance ratings of all personnel.
• Oversee compliance and policy related staff assignments as related to SNF and TCU service lines in Nursing, Therapy Services, Information Technology Services, Nutritional Services, Facility Management, Admissions, Case Management, Utilization Management, and Patient Financial.
• Investigate resident complaints and ensure that issues are resolved, and residents' needs are provided for. Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and work to resolve resident grievances.
• Administration, management, and coordination of all departments to ensure quality care. Review program data from all departments and implement quality improvement activities to improve care provided to the residents. Meet with department heads to receive status updates and implement updated policies and procedures for the SNF and TCU.
• Represent the Hospital at meetings with the Department of Health and the control agencies regarding the Hospital's proposed budget and
expenditure plans and advocate for the Hospital's position at such meetings. Provide representation for Hospital at Board of Visitors
meetings. Work with department heads to develop budgets and liaises with Health Facilities Management for approvals as appropriate.
• Authorize the expenditure of all funds and approve the purchasing of all necessary equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc.; authorizes expenditure for construction and maintenance of buildings and physical plant.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:Possession of a New York State nursing home administrator license, and six years of professional health care experience, three of which must have been in an administrative position* at a skilled nursing facility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:Clinical degree in nursing, allied health, or related healthcare field preferred (Master's degree preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of CMS regulations, NYS DOH requirements, and survey readiness processes. Proven success leading facilities through NYS DOH surveys with minimal deficiencies. Strong experience in quality improvement (QAPI), infection prevention oversight, and resident safety initiatives.
Benefits- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Paid time off
- NYS Retirement programs
