Health Center Administrator

The Nursing Home Administrator at Ridgeview Health Center is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the overall administration of The Glen at Scripps Ranch community, with specific responsibility for the Health Center. They also handle special projects for the Owners and the Executive Director. In the Executive Director's absence, the Administrator assumes responsibility for all Community operations. The Health Center Administrator is responsible for the overall operation of the health center to include both skilled nursing and assisted living levels of care. They are responsible for working alongside and leading others in the coordination of care and services, develops operational guidelines and policies, establishes systems to monitor for regulatory compliance, develops and executes the health center’s marketing plan, leads staff to create strong employee engagement and environment for talent development.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Human Resources and Leadership Oversee and actively participate in recruitment strategies for health center. Onboard, educate, develop and counsel key staff personnel. Create and maintain supportive and engaged team culture. Responsible for timely and systematic communications with staff, residents and families via written, in person and technological communication resources. Achieve high resident and family satisfaction based on facility goals and industry benchmarks. Demonstrate servant leadership and promote STAR Core Values. Serves as facilitator and leader in key operational initiatives. Strategic and critical thinking skills to adapt to continuously changing healthcare and workforce environment. Health Care Management and Regulatory Compliance Work alongside and support the interdisciplinary team, residents and residents’ responsible party to coordinate care to meet resident needs. Maintain abreast of changing regulations specific to facility licensure - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Serve as facility HIPAA and Compliance Officer and lead periodic Committee meetings with leadership team to review internal systems, policy compliance and audits. Serve as co-chair alongside Medical Director of the health center’s Quality Improvement Committee which meets (at minimum) quarterly. Promote and maintain a working relationship with the Community health delivery system. Conduct routine health center rounds to inspect health center preventive, general maintenance and safety. Serve as Incident Commander for health center in the event of disaster. Actively collaborate with community leadership on disaster preparedness and ongoing education and drills. Monitor clinical quality indicators and Medicare Star Ratings. Effectively prepare for and educate staff on survey readiness for DSS, CDPH and Medicare surveys. Effectively utilize and monitor EMR for clinical documentation standards and regulatory compliance. Financial Management and Marketing Prepare and adhere to annual operating budget, monitor expenditures to provide specified services within budget. Implement and audit financial and operational policies as required by auditors, government agencies or Ownership. Consistently review accounts receivable to minimize delayed payment and write-offs. Review and negotiate prudent contracts for health center in compliance with regulations and STAR Core Values. Approved wage adjustments in line with budget guidelines. Create and execute marketing strategic plan. Review routinely for compliance to achieve health center targeted occupancy. Collaborate with local referral sources and healthcare systems to establish strong support and professional relationships. Report timely key financial changes, variances and health center capital needs. Represent the health center in a professional manner consistent with the philosophy of the organization. Authorities The Administrator has the authority to operate the health center on a daily basis within the policies and budgetary guidelines established. Decisions such as changing operating policies, hiring consultants, increasing resident services fees, increasing wages outside of guidelines or changing marketing strategies requires consultation with Ownership. Qualifications The technical knowledge required is best obtained through a BS or MS degree in business, health care, hotel/restaurant management, or closely related area. A minimum of two to three years of management experience in health care or life care community environment is required. An active Nursing Home Administrator license in California - THIS IS A REQUIREMENT. RCFE License required or ability to get licensed within 6 months Some background in financial management, including budget preparation, cash flow management, and analysis of financial reports. A thorough understanding of federal and state laws related to the operation of the Community. Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a variety of publics, including residents, Owners, community groups, government agencies, etc. Compensation for this role is base salary of approximately $155,000 annually plus a 65% bonus potential. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, PTO, Flex holidays and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ridgeview Health Center CCRC LLC.