LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility. Review policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, & make changes to assure compliance with current regulations. Interpret policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions for each position in accordance with pertinent laws governing job positions.
• Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
• Assist department directors in policies and procedures, and establish a rapport among departments around team work.
• Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures.
• Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility.
• Assist Infection Control Coordinator to ensure that tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids are identified & recorded.
• Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections. Provide a copy to governing board & ombudsman.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
• Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
• Serve on facility committees & provide reports of committee meetings to governing board as may become necessary.
• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from the facility committees as necessary.
• Assist in the recruitment & selection of competent department directors, supervisors, consultants and other auxiliary personnel.
• Consult with department directors on the operation of their departments to assist in correcting problems and improving services.
• Ensure an adequate number of trained professional and other personnel are on duty to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Review/check competence of work force and make necessary corrections as necessary.
• Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary.
• Ensure discipline is fair and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Human Resources Manager.
• Serve as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in good repair.