Nursing Home Administrator
About The Position
The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to deliver quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. In consultation with the facility management team, the Administrator implements policies related to patient care, caregiving and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of the physical plant. The Administrator manages the budget to meet facility needs and division goals while complying with applicable requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state; maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- Ability to read and interpret financial records and reports.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.
- Follow company policies and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of successful post-acute care experience.
- Certification with the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for overall facility operations and quality patient care.
- Oversee financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations.
- Implement policies for patient care, caregiving and support staff, financial control, public relations, and physical plant maintenance in consultation with the facility management team.
- Manage the budget in accordance with facility needs, division goals, and applicable requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements; serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison.
- Ensure the facility is clean and safe for patients, families, and staff.
- Represent the company effectively so the facility is viewed as a provider of choice in the community.
- Ensure census goals are met.
- Prepare and operate within the annual budget approved by the RVP and DVP.
- Effectively supervise the team.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
- Adhere to Life Care's Code of Conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
