Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Veterans Nursing Home Assistant Administrator 650 Department of Veterans Affairs Claremore Veterans Home, 3001 W Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, OK 74017 Job Details Full time; Regular Pay: $41.27 per hour Certification required: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (State of Oklahoma) Basic Purpose Positions in this job family perform highly independent work in directing and coordinating the operations and activities of one of the state veterans centers involving long-term health care or other medical services for eligible veterans. The centers serve as fully functional health care facilities and include on-site laboratory and X‑ray facilities, pharmacy and full‑time physicians on staff. These positions are located only at one of the state veterans centers and will be assigned overall responsibility for the operation of the designated center, including staff and budgetary matters, coordination of program requirements with other state and federal programs, compliance with various accreditation requirements and insuring that quality medical care and treatment is provided to all eligible veterans. Administrative direction will be provided to medical and nursing directors and other staff in meeting program goals and objectives. Typical Functions Directs operation of a state veterans center, provides long‑term health care, develops goals, operation plans, and works programs; evaluates compliance. Serves as the federal fiduciary for incompetent patients; manages patient’s money and determines needs of patient and acts on their behalf in financial matters. Plans and directs patient care programs, support services, volunteer programs, risk management activities, public and community relations efforts and various training activities; develops budget work programs, determines staffing requirements, approves personnel actions, and reviews programs and expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary and FTE limits and other requirements. Coordinates program requirements and operations with other state and federal agencies; negotiates agreements and contracts for goods and services as appropriate; reviews or approves purchases using General Services Administration, Veterans Administration, or other federal supply contracts. Participates in meetings and planning sessions with local, state and federal agencies, evaluates and develops agency policies, procedures and regulations; makes recommendations for changes; serves on special committees as required; interprets and administers state and federal guidelines concerning center operations and activities. Reviews inquiries, complaints, problems or other information concerning the operation of the center; formulates or directs the preparation of appropriate responses or other action; answers inquiries referred by the Executive Director as required, resolves emergency or unusual incidents or problems as needed while on twenty‑four hour call. Level Descriptor At this level incumbents are assigned overall responsibility for directing and coordinating the operations and activities of one of the State Veterans Centers. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, public health, hospital administration or closely related field and four years of professional‑level experience in a managerial or administrative capacity in a health or nursing care facility or a program providing services for veterans or military personnel; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional‑level experience for each year of required education, plus certification as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning veterans benefits and services; eligibility requirements for admission to a long‑term care facility; procedures for determining allowable maintenance charges and collecting benefits; licensing and registration requirements for physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals; personnel administration; and supervisory principles and practices. Ability to direct the work of others; administer operations of a long‑term health facility; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Special Requirements Will be subject to on‑call duty on a twenty‑four hour basis; all employees must be willing and able to fulfill all job‑related travel normally associated with this position; some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8; the Veteran Home Assistant Administrator is designated as executive management and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr