Job Description
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Main responsibility of directing the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility.
- Develop and maintain written job descriptions for each staff position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws governing job positions.
- Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
- Assist department directors in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establish a rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
- Review the facility's policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, and make changes as necessary to assure continued compliance with current regulations (e.g., ADA, ergonomics, air quality, etc.).
- Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
- Ensure that public information (policy manuals, etc.) describing the services provided in the facility is accurate and fully descriptive.
- Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures.
- Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
- Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.
- Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third-party payers, or provide an authorized representative of the facility when unable to attend such meetings.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility.
- Assist the Infection Control Coordinator, and/or Committee, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
- Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the governing board and ombudsman representative as required.
- Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
- Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
- Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the facility.
- Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to the Nurse Aide Registry.
- Serving on various committees of the facility such as Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, and QA and Performance Improvement.
- Oversee recruitment, human resource and other personnel functions.
- Assist department directors in planning, conducting staff development programs
Qualifications:
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of NJ
- At least 3 years' experience leading a Nursing Home Facility
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Job Tags
Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,