Administrator

Job Summary

The Administrator position directs the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities, to assure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Reports to Executive/Regional Director.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Administrator is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the facility, its programs and activities.
• Oversees in the development and implementation of written policies & procedures (PP) that govern the operation of the facility.
• Directs department directors in the development and use of departmental PP, and establish a rapport in and among departments so each can realize the importance of teamwork.
• Establishes policies that govern the resident’s right to qualify of life & care as defined by the resident’s comprehensive assessment & care plan.
• Review the facility’s PP with department directors and makes recommendations to assure continued compliance with current regulations.
• Interpret the facility’s PP to employees, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessary or as instructed.
• Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.
• Defines overall organization structure.
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator, and or Committee, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Monitor MDS data transmissions to ensure resident assessment data is transferred accurately and in a timely manner.
• Directs the implementation of the facility’s risk management program.
• Assist the QA and AC in developing and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
• Oversee the planning of the facilities annual budget, work schedules, departmental meetings, training programs etc.
• Meet with department directors on a regular basis and conduct/participate in in-service training classes, on the job training and orientation programs to assure that current material and programs are continuously provided.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Ensure resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration preferred but not required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or nursing facility.
• Must possess a working knowledge of nursing facility operational standards and requirements of participation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have advanced training in hospital or nursing facility administration.
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration (e.g. survey)
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications and other office equipment.
• Must have a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrators license or meet the licensure requirements of Illinois.

• Attends training, educational classes and meetings.