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 regarding 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 in accordance with applicable requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Current Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state, maintained active and 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 and procedures and of 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
- Integrity and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of successful post-acute care experience preferred.
- Certification with the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct overall facility operations.
- Oversee financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations.
- Implement policies concerning patient care, caregiving and support staff, financial control, public relations, and physical plant maintenance in consultation with the facility management team.
- Manage the budget to meet facility needs and division goals.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements and 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 Code of Conduct and other compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
