Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

SUMMARY:

TheLicensedNursingHomeAdministrator(LNHA)directstheday-to-dayfunctionsofthefacilityin accordancewithcurrentfederalandlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulationsthatgovernnursing 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 accordancewithguidelines issued by the governing board. Assistdepartmentdirectorsinthedevelopment,use,andimplementationofdepartmental policiesandproceduresandprofessional standardsofpractice. Ensurethatallemployees,residents,visitors,andthegeneralpublicfollowthefacility's established policies and procedures. Conductdailymeetingswithappropriatestaffduringfacilityinspectionstodiscusssurvey findingsand 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. Consultwithdepartmentdirectorsconcerningtheoperationoftheirdirectors toassist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services. Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-servicetrainingclassesandon-the-jobtrainingandorientationprogramstoassurethatcurrent 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, medicaltreatment, visitrequirements, planofcare, orders, etc. Reportproblemareas to the MedicalDirector. Ensurethatallfacilitypersonnel,residents,andvisitorsfollowestablishedsafetyregulations to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control etc. Reviewaccident/incidentreports(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 conveniencebyassuringthatnecessaryequipmentandsupplies aremaintainedtoperform suchduties/services. Reviewandinterpretmonthlyfinancialstatementsandprovidesuchinformationtothe 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 suchactionswithresidentsandfamilyasappropriate. Ensurethatresidentfundsmaintainedbythefacilityaremanagedinaccordancewithcurrent federal and state regulations and that appropriate accounting records are maintained. Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

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 2 years' experience as a supervisor role, healthcare experience preferred. Must possess the knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration. Mustpossesstheability tomakeindependent decisionswhen circumstanceswarrantsuch action. Mustbeabletoreadandinterpretfinancialrecords,reportsetc. Mustbeabletocommunicatepolicies, 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. Mustbeabletomoveintermittentlythroughthe workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evercare of Collinsville