Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

SUMMARY:

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) directs the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be always provided to our residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan,develop,organize,implement,evaluate,anddirectthefacility'sprogramsandactivitiesin accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board.
• Assistdepartmentdirectorsinthedevelopment,use,andimplementationofdepartmental policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
• Ensurethatallemployees,residents,visitors,andthegeneralpublicfollowthefacility's established policies and procedures.
• Conductdailymeetings withappropriatestaffduringfacilityinspectionstodiscusssurvey findings and formulation of plans of action/correction.
• Assistindevelopingplansofcorrectionforciteddeficiencies.Ensuresuchplansincorporate timetablesand methodsofmonitoringtoensurethatsuchdeficiencies donorecur.
• Reviewandcheckcompetenceofworkforceandmakenecessaryadjustments/correctionsas required or that may become necessary.
• Assistinrecruitmentandselectionofcompetentdepartmentdirectors,supervisors,facility non-licensed staff, consultants, etc.
• Counsel/disciplinepersonnelasrequestedorasmaybecome necessary.
• Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
• Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classesand on-the-job training and orientation programs to assure that current material and programs are continuously provided.
• Createandmaintainanatmosphereofwarmth,personalinterest,andpositiveemphasis,as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Ensure that physicians are in compliance with facility policies governing the admission, medical treatment, visit requirements, plan of care, orders, etc. Report problem areas to the MedicalDirector.
• Ensure that allfacilitypersonnel,residents,andvisitorsfollowestablishedsafetyregulations to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control etc.
• Review accident/incident reports(e.g.,falls,injuries,oranunknownsource,abuse,etc.). Monitor to determine the effectiveness of the facility's risk management program.
• Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.
• Reviewandinterpretmonthlyfinancialstatementsand providesuchinformationtothe governingboard.
• Reportsuspectedorknownincidentsoffraudrelativetofalsebillings,filingoffalsecost reports,
• receipt/payment of kickbacks etc., to appropriate agencies.
• Ensurethattheresident'srightstofairandequitabletreatment,self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Reviewresidentcomplaintsandgrievancesandmakewrittenreportsofactiontaken.Discuss such actions with residents and family as appropriate.
• Ensure that resident funds maintained by the facility are managed in accordance with current federal and state regulations and that appropriate accounting records are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration or health related degree is preferred.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nursing Home Administrator.
• 2years'experienceinasupervisorrole,healthcareexperiencepreferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.
• Must possessthe ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
• Must be able to read and interpret financial records, reports etc.
• Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently through the workday.