Administrator

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The Administrator is required to effectively manage, direct and administer all departments of the facility in accordance with company policies and procedures, standards of practice for long‑term care administrators and governmental regulations to maintain quality care for all residents. Review and monitor compliance with corporate compliance, total patient care, personnel, medical staff, financial status, public relations and maintenance of building and grounds under broad directives from the Governing Board; explain policies to staff and other concerned parties. Periodically review policies and discuss necessary changes with personnel responsible. Evaluate and monitor job descriptions and policy and procedure manuals for all departments with assistance from Department Director and Human Resources office. Review and monitor compliance of the facility with national, state and local standards. Select competent personnel to supervise activities of departments. Meet with department heads at regular intervals. Conduct in‑service and supervisory training meetings and receive and analyze information from department heads on matters pertaining to department operation and external relationships. Review and monitor competence of the workforce. Regularly check the financial status of the nursing facility, maintain an efficient accounting system and follow budgets, recommending changes in fee schedules to ensure coverage of cost and operation. Monitor and ensure collection of accounts receivable. Maintain liaison with community hospitals and other health facilities in the community and coordinate with their services through working and transfer agreements. Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental and third‑party payers, covering matters concerning Medicaid and related programs. Represent the institution at top‑level meetings and institutes and participate in such meetings. Review the physical condition of the nursing home, direct repairs within the financial capabilities of the institution, and authorize purchases of equipment and supplies within operating guidelines. Review and monitor compliance with personnel policies and department policies and procedures, maintaining good personnel relations and employee morale. Essential Job Duties / Physical Requirements Regular worksite attendance. Must have a valid state administrator license in good standing with the State. If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy. Must have sufficient previous experience in clinical health care, including direct experience in quality assurance. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation. Primary Physical Requirements Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely Carry over 50 lbs: Not required Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Reach at shoulder height: Constantly Reach below shoulder height: Frequently Push/Pull: Frequently Hand Manipulation Grasping: Constantly Handling: Constantly Torquing: Occasionally Fingering: Constantly Other Physical Considerations Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing may be required. Employees may be required to operate an automobile and perform various tasks. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile people within the Facility. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwest Health Inc.