Assistant Administrator

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Port Allen, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy of Port Allen is looking for an Assistant Administrator to join our team! Legacy of Port Allen prides itself on creating an environment of where residents and staff alike feel comfortable, happy, and family- like. Pay will be dependent upon license and experience in long-term care. We look forward to meeting you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (as required by the state's Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators)
Active Louisiana Nursing Facility Administrator License

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long-Term care setting

Responsibilities

Work with the Administrator to ensure duties are carried out, compliance is maintained, and a positive work environment is created.
Oversee all departments within the facility for program management, effectiveness, and efficiency, and maintain accountability.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs within the facility and take initiative to try new methods and use best practices.
Implement all policies established by Legacy; advise on formation of such policies and report on the implementation failures and successes.
Supervise the business affairs of the facility to ensure that funds are collected and expended to the best possible advantage.
Ensure department managers are aware of their respective budgets and adhere to them.
Participate and orchestrate 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.
Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
Review operating results of the organization, compare them to established objectives, and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
Develop, audit, and update facility Emergency Preparedness Plan and oversee operations during an emergency situation.
Be on-site or nearby during an emergency that requires evacuation or sheltering-in-place (unless unexpected).
Select, employ, monitor, disciple, train, and discharge staff regarding the best interests of the residents and the facility.
Complete evaluations of department managers and ensure department managers complete evaluations of their line staff.
Develop and enforce personnel policies and practices of the facility.
Ensure maintenance of physical properties in good, safe repair and operation.
Present to corporate designee reports of financial activities and other special reports required by Legacy.
Make rounds being visible and available to staff and residents.
Ensure that the facility maintains accreditation, licensing, and quality resident care through the establishment of quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring programs (QAPI) and standards.
Assume the responsibility of regulatory compliance including all federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organization standards.
Prepare a plan for the achievement of the facility's specific objectives and mutually established goals and periodically review and evaluate such plan.
Ensure the adequacy and appropriateness of the facility's scope of services for residents, its professional and support staff, and its medical equipment.
Participate in community events and marketing plans and programs.
Ensure 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.
Be respectful to employees while ensuring a professional and pleasant working environment.
Make introductory visits with new residents and employees timely.
Attend new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new employees on the facility mission and Administrator's role in the building.
Review referrals as needed for approval/ denial based on clinical and financial situation.
Be always available via telephone with reasonable response time (not exceeding 2 hours) or notify Regional Supervisor, corporate designee, or appropriate facility staff prior to unavailability.
Work beyond normal working hours (occasionally on weekends, holidays, and after hours) and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Clock 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.