Administrator

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation • Palmetto, LA

1d

About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the facility. He/ She works to ensure compliance with government regulations, regulatory standards, and facility policies to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and staff. The Administrator ensures that all residents receive quality care and that all essential needs are met.

Requirements

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• Bachelor's degree (as required by the state's Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators)
• Active Nursing Facility Administrator License (appropriate state)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operation of the facility and direction of the workforce.
• Oversees all departments within the facility for program management, effectiveness, and efficiency, and maintains accountability.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs within the facility and take initiative to try new methods and use best practices.
• Implements all policies established by Legacy; advises on formation of such policies and reports on the implementation failures and successes.
• Supervises the business affairs of the facility to ensure that funds are collected and expended to the best possible advantage.
• Responsible for making sure department managers are aware of their respective budgets and adhere to them.
• Participates and orchestrates Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Safety Committee Meetings, Resident Council Meetings when requested, Care Plan Meetings, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.
• Will lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
• Reviews operating results of the organization, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Develops, audits, and updates facility Emergency Preparedness Plan and oversees operations during an emergency situation.
• Required to be on-site or nearby during an emergency that requires evacuation or sheltering-in-place (unless unexpected).
• Selects, employs, monitors, disciples, trains, and discharges staff regarding the best interests of the residents and the facility. Completes evaluations of department managers and ensures department managers complete evaluations of their line staff.
• Develops and enforces personnel policies and practices of the facility.
• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good, safe repair and operation.
• Presents to corporate designee reports of financial activities and other special reports required by Legacy.
• Makes rounds being visible and available to staff and residents.
• Ensures that the facility maintains accreditation, licensing, and quality resident care through the establishment of quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring programs (QAPI) and standards.
• Assumes the responsibility of regulatory compliance including all federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organization standards.
• Prepares a plan for the achievement of the facility's specific objectives and mutually established goals and periodically reviews and evaluates such plan. The plan shall always reflect the facility's mission statement and be in accordance with ethics and goals of the facility.
• Ensures the adequacy and appropriateness of the facility's scope of services for residents, it's professional and support staff, and it's medical equipment.
• Participates in community events and marketing plans and programs.
• Ensures all resident care is performed in an environment that optimizes resident and staff safety and reduces the likelihood of injury and medical/health care errors.
• Is respectful to employees while ensuring a professional and pleasant working environment.
• Will make introductory visits with new residents and employees timely.
• Attends new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new employees on the facility mission and Administrator's role in the building.
• Reviews referrals as needed for approval/ denial based on clinical and financial situation.
• Must be always be available via telephone with reasonable response time (not exceeding 2 hours) or notify Regional Supervisor, corporate designee, or appropriate facility staff prior to unavailability.
• Works beyond normal working hours (occasionally on weekends, holidays, and after hours) and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager