What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Administrator position at Skilled Nursing Facility of Michigan?
A Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking an Assistant Administrator to join its team. This role will provide vital support to the Facility Administrator in managing daily operations, enhancing profitability, ensuring top-notch patient care, and contributing to critical business decisions. The Assistant Administrator will gain in-depth experience in both the clinical and business aspects of managing a long-term care facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Administrator with the daily management of facility operations, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Aid in developing and maintaining the facility’s annual budget, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring financial objectives are met.
- Support efforts in census development, managing accounts receivable and collections, maximizing Net Operating Income, ensuring resident care is prioritized, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Promote positive employee relations, reduce turnover, drive a positive return on investment, and help implement effective business strategies and core programs.
- Perform daily rounds throughout the facility to monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure the facility remains in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist with resident placements, ensuring that the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents are met while maintaining financial compliance.
- Safeguard and promote Resident Rights, ensuring residents are empowered to exercise and protect those rights.
- Investigate and resolve any resident or patient complaints.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, manage sensitive situations, allocate resources for resident care, assess operational and staffing needs, interpret complex documents, and work flexible hours.
Education and Experience:
- Must be a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of employment.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Previous leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Flexible work schedule with occasional overnight travel required.
- Availability for 24/7 on-call support.
- Physical demands include walking, reaching, bending, lifting, prolonged sitting, grasping, fine motor coordination, pushing and pulling, and the ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, with or without mechanical assistance.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Paid Time Off
Skilled Nursing Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under the National Labor Relations Act.
