Administrator

Job Title: Administrator - The Orchards of Alliance

Department: Administration

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approved Date: March 2020

Summary

The Senior Executive Director shall direct the administration and operation of the skilled nursing facility in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations. The Senior Executive Director is legally responsible for the care and safety of the resident as well as all aspects of the facility’s operation such as regulatory compliance, life safety, and billing. The Senior Executive Director’s authority stems from the governing body and duties are carried out personally or through subordinate directors and supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teamwork with the following and all other duties and responsibilities assigned.

2. Effective leadership that includes supporting core values, addressing zero tolerance behaviors and maintaining active communication with employees supervised.

3. Assures compliance with the federal, state, local and accreditation standards, and regulations in operations of the Skilled Nursing Facility.

4. The Senior Executive Director will oversee, coordinate, and evaluate all departments within the facility.

5. Develops, administers, and monitors budgets and budget controls in a fiscally appropriate manner.

6.Assists in coordinating the response to regulatory surveys and assures that accepted plans of correction are carried out working with the Director of Nursing.

7. Participates in designing, evaluation and executing plans to expand and enhance facilities accommodations and services.

8. Ensures communication with residents, resident’s families, resident council, committees and staff to develop a spirit of cooperation and collaboration in addressing issues related to the operations of Skilled Nursing Facility.

9.Ensures employment of competent staff and facility leadership.

10. Reviews all contracts for professional services, consultants, business associates, and other service providers that impact the daily operation of the facility.

11. Coordinates the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

12.Establishes and maintains professional contracts in the community at large and may act as a liaison to external stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leads all departments of The Orchards of Alliance. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of The Orchards of Alliance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in health-related field, health administration, business, or public policy. Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as any external training).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents and regulations from accreditation organizations, the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare, the Department of Labor, the Wage and Hour Division, state and local fire marshals, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from the above agencies and those of resident's families. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference when reviewing new research or findings relating to The Orchards of Saxonburg and deciding on its relevance to the operations of the facility. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations within the duties of this position.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to deal with several abstract variables to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as they relate to the The Orchards of Saxonburg settings when prioritizing work and that of subordinates, making operational decisions, and handling situations that arise from residents, family members, supervisors, and employees. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealing with several abstract and concrete variables as they relate to the settings and situations mentioned above.

Computer Skills

Uses e-mail to communicate with others internally and externally. Individual should also have knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software to create reports, correspondence, and presentations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Ohio Nursing Home Administrator License in good standing

Other Skills and Abilities

Skills specific to communicating with geriatric residents are required. Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically on sensitive subjects.

Medical Screenings

A Physical and Tuberculosis testing are required annually.

Mental Abilities

* The ability to get along with others and engage them in projects or activities

* The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time

* The ability to shift focus from one task to another

* The ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at desk or conference table; and talk or hear when interacting with various individuals and groups. The employee is occasionally required to stand while conversing with various individuals; and walk throughout The Orchards of Alliance facilities on the campus and to/from vehicles and buildings. The employee occasionally is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel to operate the computer or telephone, or to manipulate other office equipment and supplies; reach with hands and arms to for supplies, binder, and files; stoop, kneel, or crouch to communicate with residents and to place items in or get items from low drawers or shelves; and taste or smell to make sure that the food and environment are pleasing to residents and their families. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, which is generally offices supplies such as reams of paper, files, and forms and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds when moving residents by wheel chair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus when driving, pushing a resident wheel chair, and in order to visually inspect the campus at close range and at a distance; close vision when working at the computer or with paperwork; and color vision for decorating the units and to read color-coded spreadsheets or documents.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to airborne viruses, bacteria, or other bodily pathogens carried by residents. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and fumes or airborne particles when driving from one campus to another or participating in an outdoor resident social activity. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet while in a private office to loud while driving, attending a large residential social event, or visiting resident common areas where there are televisions and equipment operating, phones ringing, light to heavy traffic, and people talking.

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Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

It is The Orchards’ policy to base hiring decisions solely on the individual’s ability to perform essential job functions. Persons with disabilities are eligible for this position provided they can perform those functions with reasonable accommodation.

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The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person