Nursing Home Administrator

Nursing Home Administrators like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, & basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, & personal leave.
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
• Why work for the State of Ohio? – visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" — it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.

At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans. The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is a 427-bed nursing home facility with multiple levels of care and multiple shifts available.

Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Superintendent, the Nursing Home Administrator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directs, supervises and evaluates long-term and acute care operations at designated location (nursing, social services, medical services, activities, dietary, pastoral care, medical records, compliance, life safety, admissions, quality assurance and performance improvement, therapy) which includes skilled care, intermediate care and memory care.
• Develops departmental procedures and policies in accordance with governing statues.
• Monitors business operations (e.g., purchasing and personnel requests, initiates contracts for physicians; directs recruiting, training and scheduling of medical and non-medical staff under his/her authority).
• Interprets federal, state and local regulations to assure compliance with nursing home operations and to fulfill licensure standards.
• Monitors medical reporting, staffing and procedures in order to ensure compliance with regulations and quality of care.
• Supervises activity programming and evaluates and monitors all patient rehabilitation programs in consultation with physicians.
• Maintains appropriate census and addresses any issues with respect to admissions and denials of residents, including rights to appeal discharges.
• Ensures appropriate infection control program.
• Assumes responsibility for directing overall operation of Ohio Veterans’ Home in absence of Superintendent.
• Establishes and maintains favorable rapport with residents, their families and/or guardians.
• Establishes and reviews at least annually, written policies regarding the applicability and implementation of residents’ rights under sections 3721.10 to 3721.17 of the Ohio Revised Code, the responsibilities of residents regarding their rights, and the home’s grievance procedure.
• Acts as lead in annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs survey and Ohio Department of Health annual survey and all other complaint and/or compliance activities related to same.
• Reviews and develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
• Maintains cooperative relations with representations of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging, area hospitals, veterans service organizations and other nursing homes.
• Plans, implements and evaluates fire and disaster plans.
• Evaluates annuals financial program and coordinates development of budget for departments under the authority of the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Plans and participates in the capital budget process to make improvements in the quality of buildings and surroundings of the nursing home.
• Serves as representative on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) committee, Compliance Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
• Attends Resident Council meetings and Family Council meetings to present on current events at the Nursing Home
• Engages the community and veteran groups regarding the Ohio Veterans Home.

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us!

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Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
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• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov.

Valid nursing home administrator's license as issued by Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Department of Health pursuant to Section 4751.02 of Revised Code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with unencumbered license
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a direct supervisor
• Minimum of bachelor's degree or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred.

Job Skills: Management, Executive Leadership, Attention to Detail, Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Leading Others.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of applicable standards of environmental health & safety; pertinent federal, state & local health & safety laws & rules governing nursing home operations; general administration psychology of patient care; principles of medical care; personal & social care; therapeutic & supportive care & services in long term care; departmental organization & management; community interrelationship. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; establish friendly atmosphere as division chief; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; develop good rapport with patients & families.
(*)Developed after employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.