Administrator

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Cameron, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the facility, workforce direction, and oversight of all departments. The role ensures compliance with government regulations, regulatory and accreditation standards, and facility policies, while ensuring residents receive quality care and have their essential needs met. The Administrator oversees facility operations, program effectiveness, budgets, personnel, physical property, emergency preparedness, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The role also represents the facility in the community and maintains professional, courteous communication with residents, families, employees, and vendors. The Administrator reports to the Regional Supervisor or a Corporate Designee.

Requirements

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Must not have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting.
Bachelor's degree as required by the state's Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators.
Active Nursing Facility Administrator License in the appropriate state.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall operation of the facility and direct the workforce.
Oversee all facility departments for program management, effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
Evaluate programs, pursue effective methods and best practices, and implement Legacy policies while advising on policy formation and reporting implementation outcomes.
Supervise facility business affairs, oversee collection and expenditure of funds, and ensure department managers understand and follow their budgets.
Participate in and coordinate daily, monthly, and quarterly QA meetings; safety committee, resident council, and care plan meetings when requested; in-service training; continuing education; and other required meetings.
Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
Review organizational operating results against objectives and ensure corrective measures are taken when results are unsatisfactory.
Develop, audit, and update the facility Emergency Preparedness Plan; oversee operations during emergencies and be on-site or nearby during required evacuations or shelter-in-place events unless unexpected.
Select, employ, monitor, discipline, train, and discharge staff in the best interests of residents and the facility; evaluate department managers and ensure they evaluate their staff.
Develop and enforce facility personnel policies and practices.
Ensure physical properties are maintained in safe, good repair and operating condition.
Submit reports on financial activities and other special reports to the corporate designee.
Make rounds and remain visible and available to staff and residents.
Maintain facility accreditation, licensing, and quality resident care through quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) monitoring programs and standards.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Prepare, periodically review, and evaluate a plan to achieve facility objectives and mutually established goals in accordance with the facility's mission, ethics, and goals.
Ensure the adequacy and appropriateness of services, professional and support staff, and medical equipment.
Participate in community events and marketing plans and programs.
Ensure resident care is delivered in an environment that promotes resident and staff safety and reduces the likelihood of injury and medical or health care errors.
Promote a respectful, professional, and pleasant working environment.
Make timely introductory visits with new residents and employees and attend new-hire orientation when requested to explain the facility mission and the Administrator's role.
Review referrals as needed and approve or deny them based on clinical and financial circumstances.
Remain available by telephone with a reasonable response time not exceeding two hours, or notify the Regional Supervisor, corporate designee, or appropriate facility staff before becoming unavailable.
Work beyond normal hours occasionally, including weekends, holidays, and after hours, and temporarily work in other positions when necessary.
Represent the facility professionally and positively in the community.
Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors using effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, and employee information, communications, and documentation, and comply with HIPAA.
Clock in and out for all working and training hours; working off the clock is not permitted.
Comply with Legacy's Compliance program and plan, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.