Assistant Nursing Home Administrator

Little Sisters of the Poor Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Assistant Administrator at Queen of Peace Residence works with the Little Sisters of the Poor to coordinate and oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting the mission of St. Jeanne Jugan.

They will lead across departments, support resident care, oversee HR, finance, activities, and facilities, and pursue licensure with the guidance of the current Nursing Home Administrator.

Qualifications

• Uphold mission and philosophy of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Ability to interpret internal, state and federal rules.
• Licenses or permits relevant to long-term care operations.
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with standard business protocols in HR, accounting, and operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with common software and office equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Assist in updating facility assessments and QA meetings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to coordinate and develop programs across the Home.
• Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Support the mission of Saint Jeanne Jugan and promote resident dignity.
• Assist in interviewing resident applicants.
• Participate in quarterly QA meetings.
• Respond to emergencies and evacuations.
• Oversee departments including nursing, HR, dietary, activities, maintenance.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing & business correspondence

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Interpretation of rules & regulations

Budgeting & financial oversight

Flexibility with hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role of the Office of Human Resources at Queen of Peace Residence is to assist the Little Sisters of the Poor in cultivating a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity, teamwork and individual excellence.

Through sound policies and practices, it balances the needs of the employees and the needs of the Home and its Residents, while ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and adherence to the spirit of the Home’s mission.

An employee at Queen of Peace Residence assists the Little Sisters of the Poor in their mission of hospitality by welcoming the elderly poor, making them happy and caring for them until death.

Working collaboratively with the Little Sisters, each employee is asked to contribute to the family spirit and the daily life of the Home following the example of St. Jeanne Jugan.

The Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, age, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, physical or mental disability.

The Home conducts background checks pursuant to federal and state law on all personnel involved in resident care, or who have access to residents’ possessions.

Queen of Peace Residence offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, pension, life and disability insurance.

Location: Queen of Peace, NY

Job Id:286

# of Openings:1

Job Objective and Mission

The Asst. Nursing Home Administrator collaborate with the Little Sisters of the poor to coordinate, direct and help develop and maintain various programs within all departments of the Home. The candidate will work together with the Little Sisters of the Poor to ensure adherence to internal and external rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and assist the Little Sisters of the Poor in coordinating the operations of the Home in such a manner that the hospitaler mission of Saint Jeanne Jugan is supported and promoted as fully as possible, for the job, dignity and comfort of the needy elderly.

Job Standards

• The fortitude to uphold and promote the mission and philosophy of the Little Sisters of the Poor, according to the spirit of Saint Jeanne Jugan.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• knowledge of all relevant federal and state rules and regulations governing long-term care facilities and rest residential living facilities.
• The ability to properly interpret internal, state and federal rules and regulations.
• The knowledge of relevant business or nursing-related licenses and permits which are required in the operation of a long-term care and rest residential living facility.
• Strong public speaking abilities, and demonstrates the ability to write and comprehend business, nursing and technical correspondence.
• Knowledge of standard business protocols and standard long-term care practices in the areas of general accounting, human resources, activities, dietary, building maintenance, housekeeping, laundry service, and nursing.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in common and essential software programs, the ability to use basic office equipment.
• Availability in working flexible working hours/days to meet the operational needs of the Home.
• Communicate federal and state regulatory updates to the Little Sister of the Poor and Department Heads.
• Assist in investigating and reporting alleged incidents of abuse, theft and/or neglect to the Ombudsman, State Agency, and/or law enforcement.
• Participate and assist in interviewing potential new Resident applicants.
• Participate in the quarterly "Quality Assurance Performance Improvement" meetings.
• Actively pursue a state Nursing Home Administrator's licensure with the assistance of the current Nursing Home Administrator.
• Be required to complete necessary minimum areas of experience/review under an approved Preceptor's supervision and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the following areas: Administration, Nursing/Medical Services, Food Service, Human Resources, Social Services, Finance, Activities, Safety and Admission.
• Assist in updating the facilities assessment regularly, reporting and making recommendations to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

The Assistant Administrator will perform work primarily indoors, but may attend meetings/seminars outside the facility or may participate in outdoor activities of the Home.

The Asst. Administrator is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of the Residents, other employees and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with possible evacuation of Residents.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to changes job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needed.

Little Sisters of the Poor Queens
Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York, 11429-2597
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]