Licensed Administrator for a long-term facility

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISOR: Regional Supervisor or Corporate Designee

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the facility. He/ She works to ensure compliance with government regulations, regulatory standards, and facility policies to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and staff. The Administrator ensures that all residents receive quality care and that all essential needs are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following represents the essential functions of the Administrator's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Regional Supervisor or corporate designee.

• The Administrator is responsible for the overall operation of the facility and direction of the workforce.
• The Administrator oversees all departments within the facility for program management, effectiveness, and efficiency, and maintains accountability.
• The Administrator will evaluate the effectiveness of programs within the facility and take initiative to try new methods and use best practices.
• The Administrator implements all policies established by Legacy; advises on formation of such policies and reports on the implementation failures and successes.
• The Administrator supervises the business affairs of the facility to ensure that funds are collected and expended to the best possible advantage. The Administrator is responsible for making sure department managers are aware of their respective budgets and adhere to them.
• The Administrator participates and orchestrates Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Safety Committee Meetings, Resident Council Meetings when requested, Care Plan Meetings, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.
• The Administrator will lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
• The Administrator reviews operating results of the organization, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• The Administrator develops, audits, and updates facility Emergency Preparedness Plan and oversees operations during an emergency situation. The Administrator is required to be on-site or nearby during an emergency that requires evacuation or sheltering-in-place (unless unexpected).
• The Administrator selects, employs, monitors, disciples, trains, and discharges staff regarding the best interests of the residents and the facility. Completes evaluations of department managers and ensures department managers complete evaluations of their line staff.
• The Administrator develops and enforces personnel policies and practices of the facility.
• The Administrator ensures maintenance of physical properties in good, safe repair and operation.
• The Administrator presents to corporate designee reports of financial activities and other special reports required by Legacy.
• The Administrator makes rounds being visible and available to staff and residents.
• The Administrator ensures that the facility maintains accreditation, licensing, and quality resident care through the establishment of quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring programs (QAPI) and standards.
• The Administrator assumes the responsibility of regulatory compliance including all federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organization standards.
• The Administrator prepares a plan for the achievement of the facility's specific objectives and mutually established goals and periodically reviews and evaluates such plan. The plan shall always reflect the facility's mission statement and be in accordance with ethics and goals of the facility.
• The Administrator ensures the adequacy and appropriateness of the facility's scope of services for residents, it's professional and support staff, and it's medical equipment.
• The Administrator participates in community events and marketing plans and programs.
• The Administrator ensures all resident care is performed in an environment that optimizes resident and staff safety and reduces the likelihood of injury and medical/health care errors.
• The Administrator is respectful to employees while ensuring a professional and pleasant working
• environment.
• The Administrator will make introductory visits with new residents and employees timely.
• The Administrator attends new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new employees on the facility mission and Administrator's role in the building.
• The Administrator reviews referrals as needed for approval/ denial based on clinical and financial situation.
• Must be always be available via telephone with reasonable response time (not exceeding 2 hours) or notify Regional Supervisor, corporate designee, or appropriate facility staff prior to unavailability.
• Works beyond normal working hours (occasionally on weekends, holidays, and after hours) and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. Supervisor may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (as required by the state's Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators)
• Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

o Active Nursing Facility Administrator License (appropriate state)