Administrator in Training - AIT

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Administrator in Training program is an exciting opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Under the oversight of a licensed Administrator, the AIT will gain an understanding of key business operations such as regulatory compliance, facility management, financial operations, human resources, business development, customer service, and clinical operations. The AIT will work alongside the SNF Administrator to ensure that 5-star service standards are met, that each patient receives high quality care, and that financial goals of the organization are achieved. Successful completion of the AIT program will provide the hours required to sit for the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator exam, allowing for additional opportunities for advancement and growth within Advanced Health Care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Depending on the needs of the facility, the AIT will provide support in various departments including dietary, nursing, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Gain an understanding of the laws, regulations, and CMS standards governing accreditation and licensing.
• Assist with federal and state surveys and ensure that regulatory standards are met.
• Engage in prevention of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information compliant with HIPPA standards.
• Develop an understating of basic principles and concepts of nursing, infection control, rehabilitation, nutritional services, confidentiality, safeguarding personal health information, admissions, transfers, bed holds and discharge requirements and regulations.
• Work closely with the SNF Administrator to provide exceptional patient care, ensure that patient and family concerns are understood, and appropriate action is taken toward resolution.
• Assist with employee programs related to recruitment, staff development, evaluation, accountability, and retention.
• Learn federal and state regulations affecting employment (FMLA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, HIPPA. etc.) and the CCHRC Employee Handbook and policies.
• Develop an understanding of key financial metrics and procedures in areas including reimbursements, payroll, billing, accounts receivable, collection management, and accounts payable.
• Assist with the maintenance of systems for improving the facility, grounds, and equipment and ensure 5-star presentation.
• Foster and maintain relationships between the facility and other community resources.
• Understand market details and assist with implementing comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Maintain professional relationships with all associates and vendors.
• Understand internal investigation protocols and techniques.
• Coach, teach and mentor.
• Support CCHRC culture by promoting “Friendly, Positive, and Focused on Excellence”.
• Protect the legal, financial, and moral well-being of Advanced Health Care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm. Displays a can-do attitude and steps up to handle tough issues.
• Instill Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity by following through on commitments, keeping confidences, and showing consistency between words and actions.
• Patient Focused: Ensures delivery of patient-focused care by gaining insights into patient needs, identifying opportunities that benefit patients, and delivering solutions that meet patient expectations and CCHRC standards.
• Communicate Effectively: Creates, develops, and delivers communications that are clear and not misunderstood. Adapts delivery of communications to the situation, such as one-on-one, small and large groups, or specific departmental audiences. Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or related field is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Professional and tactful demeanor that allows for effective and positive interactions with personnel, residents, patients, family members, visitors, physicians, government agencies, and the general public even under stressful and emotional circumstances.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move about
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• To perform other duties as required

CCHRC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health Insurance with BCBS along with supplemental insurance
• Free $50k Life Insurance policy
• PTO and 7 paid Holidays
• Daycare for employee’s children
• 403b Retirement Plan
• and many more incentives...