What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director in Training position at Health Dimensions Group?
POSITION SUMMARY: To develop expertise and gain experiential knowledge and skills in the field of senior care administration as a part of preparation for attaining a Nursing Home Administrator degree and certification. The Executive Learning program includes: rotation through the various departments and duties in a skilled nursing or assisted living communities; education on the interrelationships of the Community with outside parties and government agencies (such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services); and a study of regulations and requirements associated with the operation of a skilled nursing community.
EDIT candidates must meet the minimum regulatory requirements for licensure in their state of intended residence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the applicable State Board of Nursing Home Examiners to complete required courses and practicum experience to become a licensed nursing home administrator
- Work in collaboration with operations and consulting teams under minimal guidance in completing AIT program rotational structure that is inclusive of an in depth study of nursing care community and/or assisted living focus areas and completion of a capstone project
- Work with operations teams on miscellaneous tasks relevant to community operations including prep surveys, resident/family/employee satisfaction surveys, in service trainings, quality improvement initiatives (QAPI), and Caring Above and Beyond implementation
- Shadow consultants and managers at communities as a learning experience during management and consulting projects
- Represent HDG and the managed community to the area community, residents, and to the families; develop and maintain strong employee, customer, and community relations
- In partnership with the Executive Director at assigned Community, assures overall Community operations are safe, effective, meet regulatory and corporate standards for operation, and provide an excellent level of customer satisfaction
- In partnership with the Executive Director at assigned Community, monitors regulatory components at communities to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Attend regional operations meetings as requested
- Prepare, submit, and interpret reports and statistical information as required
- Promote HDG’s mission, vision and values
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Degree in progress for Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration, or related health care field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-2 years experience in a long-term care community or home health agency, preferred
- Current and valid state Nursing Home Administrator’s license/certification, or must be eligible for examination and licensure upon successful completion of EDIT program
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, customers, and contractors
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Relocation with specific geographic region, required
- Ability to travel within geographic region up to 75% during phase II of the program (est. 3 months)
