What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Long Term Care position at Livingston County, NY?
Salary : $116,000.00 - $126,000.00 Annually
Location : Murray Hill Campus (Mount Morris)
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500593
Department : CNR / Administration 0101
Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025
Closing Date : 7 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
This is an important administrative position involving fulfilling the duties of the Director of Long Term Care in his / her absence and performing other essential support functions to the Director at other times. The work involves handling assigned operational requirements of the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and managing and carrying out special projects. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Long Term Care and within the guidelines and standards established by applicable State and Federal laws. A Deputy Director of Long Term Care does related work as required.
Examples of Duties
- Fulfills the duties of the Director in the Director's absences, including serving as administrator of record;
- Handles routine, day-to-day operations requirements of the facility such as : reports of personnel change, requests to fill, purchase order authorizations, grievance / complaint responses, accident / incident review, and skilled nursing regulatory report requirements;
- Assists the Director in projects regarding various facility issues and operations;
- As directed, conducts investigations in resident, personnel and regulatory matters, makes factual findings, determines possible options / remedies and analyzes same, and makes recommendations to the Director;
- Develops and coordinates regulatory compliance activities of facility as assigned;
- Follows up on assignments made by the Director of one or more departmental services units to keep plans and projects on track, and reports to the Director regarding same;
- Attends various resident / patient and family meetings, facility departmental and committee meetings and carries out activities related to work plans established by committee process with approval by the Director;
- Assists the Director in program development activities;
- Assists with budget analysis and preparation;
- Conducts facility inspections and / or audits as instructed by the Director;
- Prepares written reports as required; and
- Performs other related duties.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Good knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing home administration; good knowledge of modern institutional management and maintenance practices; good knowledge of laws and regulations affecting nursing home operations and administration; good knowledge of institutional financial accounts and records; good knowledge of the general medical care field; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to plan, direct, supervise and accept responsibility for the work of a large staff; good knowledge of the problems of caring for aged and infirm persons; good knowledge of research and investigation techniques; ability to prepare clear and concise written and oral reports; emotional stability; dependability; initiative; resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Typical Qualifications
RESIDENCY : Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the written test :
Applicants must meet all requirements for the following qualification option in order to be approved for examination and / or appointment :
Qualification Option # 1 Training / Education
General experience
Supervisory experience
License / Certification
Other requirements
Deputy Director of Long Term Care, C in all divisions
Supplemental Information
New York State Nursing Home Administrator license must be maintained in good standing and without limitations throughout employment.
Livingston County offers a robust benefits package for our employees.
This includes a variety of health insurance options, dental insurance paid fully by the County, paid vacation leave, paid holidays, ability to participate in a deferred compensation program, wellness offerings, and more.
For full details view the benefits guide
Do you have a current, valid New York State Nursing Home Administrator's license?
Required Question
Salary : $116,000 - $126,000