Healthcare Center Administrator

Job Summary: The Health Center Administrator oversees day- to- day operations for Plymouth Place, Inc. Health Center Interpret regulatory rules and accreditation standards for determining the need for the development, implementation and documentation of appropriate policies and procedures for Plymouth Place.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Provide for the planning, implementation, direction, supervision, and evaluation of the following: Nursing (HCC) at Plymouth Place on a twenty-four hour per day basis.
• Assure appropriate Nurse staffing levels
• Assuring that federal, state, local, and private licensing and regulatory requirements are met
• Supporting the vision and mission of Plymouth Place through clinical and fiscal accountability
• Developing and communicating to all staff a customer-oriented mission, which includes high quality, cost-effective care and service.
• Developing, communicating, and interpreting policies and procedures to serve as guidelines for operations.
• Participates in the development of and adherence to the budget for assigned departments.
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining qualified leadership staff for assigned departments.
• Overseeing the scheduling of personnel, use of scheduled and incremental overtime and use of contract services.
• Overseeing decisions regarding selection, purchase, use, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Developing programs or other methods of generating revenue.
• Maintaining clinical knowledge and practice skills,
• Assuring that necessary orientation and in-service education is available to all employees,
• Screening potential residents for admission to the HCC.
• Communicating directly and in a timely fashion with department leaders, Executive Director, CEO, the Medical Director, and the Consultant Pharmacist.
• Being knowledgeable about and interpreting IDPH, OBRA, and JCAHO requirements for department heads and staff.
• Facilitates monthly Safety Committee and QAPI meetings.
• Serves as the Abuse Coordinator
• Developing, communicating, and assuring compliance with current, effective departmental safety policies and procedures as required.
• Reporting and correcting safety-related issues.
• Overseeing the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and arranging for orientation of adequate numbers of qualified personnel
• Setting consistent, measurable expectations for assigned departments heads, through job descriptions, clear assignments, open communication, timely feedback, and performance appraisals,
• Handle resident/family complaints.
• Remains compliant with all required in-services.
• Aware of and practices principles of infection control.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Attends in-service and education programs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities to be completed as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Illinois Nursing Home Administrator’s License
• 3-5 years progressively responsible management experience in health field.
• Have worked with a geriatric population

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated knowledge of interpreting IDPH, OBRA and JCAHO requirements.
• Ability to understand laws governing the industry, i.e., American Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA); building and safety codes related to CCRC.
• Knowledge of Medicare, PPS consolidating billing, ORYX, HMO contracts and managed care contracts.
• Leadership and training skills
• Ability to understand financials and budgeting process.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationships skills
• Detailed-oriented and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, critical thinking, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical activities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing functions. The position also often involves sedentary work where sitting is required most of the time, with occasional standing or walking. The position also is often requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to perform activities with close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen and reading print material. The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment.

OSHA Exposure Category: Category II – Position includes tasks that involve some exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; possible could be required to perform Category I tasks.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.