Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the Facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Delegation of Authority

As Administrator you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Facility’s programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by management.

· Develop and maintain written policies and procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operation of the Facility.

· Establish rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.

· Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.

· Review the Facility’s policies and procedures at least annually and make changes as necessary to assure continued compliance with current regulations.

· Interpret the Facility’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.

· Work with the Facility’s legal counsel to ensure that public information (policy manuals, brochures, website data, etc.) describing the services provided by the Facility is accurate and fully descriptive.

· Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the Facility’s established policies and procedures.

· Represent the Facility at and participate in top-level meetings.

· Represent the Facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third party payers, or provide an authorized representative of the Facility when unable to attend such meetings.

· Make written and oral reports and recommendations to management concerning the operation of the Facility.

· Assist the Infection Control Coordinator, and/or Committee, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood and body fluids are properly identified and recorded.

· Participate in state and federal surveys of the Facility.

· Assign appropriate Facility personnel to accompany survey agency personnel during inspections of the Facility.

· Assist in providing survey team members with additional information during the survey that may aid in preventing deficiency citations.

· Conduct daily meetings with appropriate staff during Facility inspections to discuss survey findings and formulation of plans of action and correction.

· Review deficiencies noted during the exit conference. Provide additional information that may aid in removal of the deficiency or lower the scope and severity level of a cited deficiency.

· Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies. Ensure such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring to ensure that such deficiencies do not recur.

· Provide management with information relative to survey findings, plans of correction, monitoring guidelines, and follow-up survey results.

· Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.

· Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the Facility and community alike.

· Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the Facility.

· Ensure that appropriate Facility policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to the Nurse Aide Registry.

· Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the management and control of protected health information (e.g., assignment and use of passwords, unauthorized use and release of protected health information, etc.).

· Ensure that all personnel who have access to protected health information receive appropriate and timely training of the Facility’s policies and procedures governing the management and control of such information.

· Ensure that all suspected or known incidents of unauthorized use or release of protected health information are thoroughly investigated and reported to appropriate personnel and agencies as outlined in the Facility’s established policies.

· Work with the Facility’s insurance carrier, legal counsel, and other designated personnel in developing and implementing a risk management program.

· Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the Facility.

· Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, Facility non-licensed staff, consultants, etc.

· Ensure that appropriate employment identification and work documents are presented prior to the employment of

· Counsel and discipline personnel, as requested or as necessary.

· Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.

· Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting, and coordinating such actions with the HR Delegate.

· Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.

· Assist the Medical Director in the development and implementation of medical and nursing services policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.

· Inform the Medical Director of all suspected or known incidents of resident abuse.

· Ensure that physicians comply with Facility policies governing the admission, medical treatment, visit requirements, plan of care, orders, etc. Report problem areas to the Medical Director.

· Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.

· Ensure that Facility personnel follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals.

· Ensure that Facility procedure manuals identify safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could cause bodily injury or exposure to a hazardous chemical or infectious waste.

· Ensure that Facility personnel follow established ergonomics policies and procedures to prevent self-injury.

· Ensure that Facility personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals are appropriately trained prior to performing such tasks.

· Assist the Maintenance Director in developing and implementing waste disposal policies and procedures.

· Ensure that the resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.

· Review resident complaints and grievances and make written reports of action taken. Discuss such actions with resident and family as appropriate.

· Assist in establishing and implementing a Resident/Group Council.

· Ensure that policies governing the timely notice for resident discharges and/or room or roommate changes are strictly followed by all personnel.

· Ensure that resident funds maintained by the Facility are managed in accordance with current federal and state regulations and that appropriate accounting records are maintained.

· Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

· Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written or oral report to the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN. Follow Facility’s established procedures.

· Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.

· Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

· Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

Education

· A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration, or a health related degree is preferred.

Experience

· Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or nursing Facility.

· Must possess a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license or meet the licensure requirements of this State.

Specific Requirements

· Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must participate in all required facility group chats via WhatsApp.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must have a thorough knowledge of OBRA regulations, the survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures.

· Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.

· Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.

· Must be thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration.

· Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

· Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.

· Must be able to read and interpret financial records, reports, etc.

· Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment.

· Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies and personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person