Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Selectis Health is currently seeking an energetic  Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with a go-getter attitude to join our team in Quapaw, OK. 

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)

• Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Ancillary

• Paid Time-Off

The Administrator is accountable for the overall supervision of the facility. Analyzes nursing and other services affecting the quality of resident and patient care. Oversees procedures that encourage maximization of staff skills. Defines the duties of nursing services that are consistent with good administrative techniques and ensure the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Works under administrative direction, exercising initiative and independent judgment and decision making.

General Purpose: To lead and direct the overall operations of the facility in accordance with customer needs, government regulations and Company policies, with focus on maintaining excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives.

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 & 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 Executive Director 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.

Working Conditions Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions. Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly. Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

Sitting 4 - 5 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates as needed to standing or walking. Walking 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates to sitting on an occasional basis and to standing on a frequent basis.

Standing 2 - 3 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternating to sitting on an occasional basis and to walking on a frequent basis

Key: Rarely = ≤ 5% Occasionally = 0% - 33%; Frequently = 33% - 66%; Constantly = 66% - 100% (Rarely – would most likely occur in emergency situations only)

Lifting : WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1-10lbs Constantly Paper, phone and files, resident charts 11-20lbs Frequently Equipment and supplies 21-35lbs Occasionally Equipment and supplies 36-50lbs Occasionally Equipment and supplies 51-75lbs Rarely Transferring of residents

Carrying :

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1-10lbs Constantly Paper, phone and files, resident charges 11-20lbs Frequently Equipment and supplies 21-35lbs Occasionally Equipment and supplies 36-50lbs Occasionally Equipment and supplies 51-75lbs

Rarely* Transferring of residents

Bending: Occasionally

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Crawling: None

Climbing: None

Reaching: Occasionally

Grasping: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Frequently

Driving: Frequently Exposure Determination Information:

Numbers 1 through 3 indicate the risk potential of your exposure to blood or body fluids. Established procedures identify the appropriate personal protective equipment that you should use when performing tasks. The following numbers indicate your risk potential:

1-It is highly likely that while performing functions of this job, there will be tasks that will require you to be exposed to blood or body fluids.

2-This job does not normally involve contact with blood and/or body fluids but while performing the tasks associated with this job, it may be necessary for you to perform a task that involves exposure to blood or body fluids.

3-This job does not typically involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids. However, if the employee is trained in first aid/CPR, this may entail some exposure risk.

The position of Executive Director has an exposure determination of.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT: This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment.

Job Description Review I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time. Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. I further understand that the purpose of this job description is to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the job and that it is not intended to contain each and every duty inherent in this job. I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities, which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.