Nursing Home Administrator - LNHA

POSITION TITLE: Administrator

 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

 

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be knowledgeable of and demonstrate the ability to provide quality care by fostering a safe environment for residents and staff; providing emotional and psychological support for the residents within the facility; direct and oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times in accordance with current state and federal standards, and implement and enforce company policies and procedures to that end; demonstrate effective oral and written communication in English; lift and carry items up to 30 pounds.

 

2. Education: A bachelor degree from an approved institution or extensive equivalent experience in the field.

 

3. Experience: Prior experience in administration in the health care field is preferred.

 

4. Certificate/Licenses: (1) current Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator’s License (2) certificates or education as indicated by state/federal regulatory agencies and (3) valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer and without posing a direct threat to himself/herself or to others.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct programs and activities.

2. Assist departments in the use of departmental policies and procedures.

3. Establish interdepartmental rapport and foster a culture of teamwork, excellence and safety.

4. Explain the facility’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies as necessary.

5. Assure that all employees, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.

6. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, serenity and positivity throughout the facility.

7. Assist in the recruitment and retention of competent employees.

8. Meet with departments on a regular basis, and conduct in-service classes and staff meetings.

9. Review and interpret monthly financialstatements and provide information to management as directed.

10. Keep abreast of economic and regulatory conditions to assure continuity of compliant quality care.

11. Represent the facility in a positive professional manner when dealing with outside agencies.

12. Assure that the facility is properly maintained clean and safe for resident comfort and convenience; maintain all equipment and supplies necessary to that end.

13. Assure that adequate numbers of properly trained personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents and comply with all regulations.

14. Make written and oral reports to facility.

15. Assure that bank deposits are made on a timely basis.

16. Assure that the building and grounds are maintained in first class condition.

17. Review Accident/Incident Reports and implement an effective accident prevention program.

18. Ensure that public information describing the services provided at the facility is accurate and transparent.

19. Serve as HIPPA Privacy Officer

20. Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy to facility.

21. Assure that all facility personnel, residents, and visitors follow established safety regulations including fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, and infection control protocols.

22. Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident information.

23. Review complaints and make written reports of action taken.

24. Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.

25. Make daily rounds to ensure that performance of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the well-being of the residents is maintained.

26. Counsel/discipline personnel as required; evaluate department heads annually.

27. Terminate employees when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions in accordance with company policy.

28. Implement a positive Marketing Plan and maintain a solid public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and the community.

29. Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility. Provide a tour of the facility and an explanation of the admission procedure when necessary.

30. Demonstrate professional and effective verbal and written English communication.