Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an
atmosphere of teamwork with other employees
and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties
is not all-inclusive:
Facility Management
- Plan, develop,
organize, implement, evaluate
and direct the facility’s programs
and activities in conjunction with facility’s operational budget and
state and federal regulations.
- Lead the
facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a
business plan that focuses on all aspects
of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
- Monitor each department’s activities, communicate policies, evaluate
performance, provide feedback and assist, observe, coach, and discipline
as needed.
- Develop an environment that allows for creative thinking,
problem solving, and empowerment in the development of a
facility management team.
- Oversee
regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support
departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility; morale of the staff; and ensure
resident needs are being addressed.
- Exhibit positive customer
service both to internal and external customers.
- Utilize survey information, in addition to other source
documents, to address
areas of importance as
defined by our customers.
- Verify that the building
and grounds are maintained appropriately and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly, and any hazardous
conditions are addressed.
Compliance Management
- Maintain a working knowledge of and confirm
compliance with all governmental
regulations.
Facility Staffing and Retention
- Monitor Human Resources practices to
verify compliance with employment laws and company policies, and to confirm practices that maintain
high morale and staff retention
to include effective communication, prompt problem
resolution, proactive supervisory practices and maintaining a
proactive work environment.
- Manage
turnover and solidify current and future staffing through development of
recruiting sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and
development.
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department managers, supervisors,
and other auxiliary personnel.
- Consult with department managers
concerning the operation of their departments to assist in
eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
- Provide that disciplinary action
is administered fairly
and without regard to race, color,
creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status.
- Recognize staff for exceptional care and job performance on a regular
basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation.
Business Management
- Manage
facility budgets and business practices
to include labor costs, payables,
and receivables.
- Monitor
business activities to be certain procedures and standards are followed,
appropriate handling of funds and that sound credible business
practices are followed
at all times.
- Communicate budget guidelines and expectations to Department Managers.
Marketing and Revenue
Management
- Develop and
implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service
opportunities, competition, potential market area changes,
and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues.
- Lead and monitor key staff and facility staff to play an
active role in carrying out the
marketing plan.
- Take
initiative in evaluation, development and implementation of new business
opportunities that meets the needs of the community and benefits the facility/Company.
Community Relations
- Develop positive relationships on behalf
of the Company with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
- Act as a resource of information to the community related to health care issues.
Other Duties
- Attend
or complete (CEUs)
in-service education programs
in order to meet facility
and licensure educational requirements.
- Be familiar
with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use
the information.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident
and facility records/information.
- Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
- Protect the personal property of the residents of
the facility.
- Others duties
as directed by the Director of Operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current/active state Nursing Home Administrator license.
- Organized and detailed
in work performance.
- Good communication skills
with excellent self-discipline and patience.
- Genuine caring for and
interest in elderly and
disabled people in a nursing facility.
- Comply with the Residents’ Rights
and Facility Policies
and Procedures.
- Perform work tasks
within the physical demand
requirements as outlined below.
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined
above.
