DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 50451022

State of Florida; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Paid vacations and holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a Deputy Director, licensed Nursing Home Administrator to oversee clinical and fiscal operations of State Veterans' Homes. This senior leadership role requires strong regulatory compliance, reporting, and cross-department collaboration.

The incumbent will supervise Medical Records, Dietary, Housekeeping, Activities, and Social Services, implement strategic plans, and ensure consistent quality of resident care while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Florida NHA licensure required.
• Minimum 5 years as NHA in long-term care with strong regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership/management of a skilled nursing home.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must pass employment screening including background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with clinical and fiscal operations of the Homes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports; assist with LBR submissions.
• Supervise departments and coordinate personnel across homes.
• Contribute to marketing, recruitment, and retention plans.
• Help develop disaster plans and risk assessments; ensure compliance with surveys.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Nursing Home Administrator Licensure

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Requisition No:886996

Working Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 50451022

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a highly motivated, energeticand dedicated licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays andpersonal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to sixcredits per semester).

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are required and must be verifiable:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Direct experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for yearbasis.
• Valid State of Florida Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years ofrecent experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in a Long-Term Care facility with a history of strong regulatory compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership and management of a skilled nursing home.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, drug test and national background investigation https://info.flclearinghouse.com

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To receive preference, the following must be verifiable:

• Veteran status/experience is preferable due to interactions with/understanding of Veteran residents' unique conditions and needs which are often a result of service or combat connected injuries.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Direct experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for yearbasis
• Minimum of 7 years of recent experience as a Florida Nursing Home Administrator in a Long-Term Care facility with a history of strong regulatory compliance
• Minimum of 7 years of experience of leadership and management in a skilled nursing home.
• Possess current Florida Registered Nurse Licensure

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The incumbent is a duly licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Florida and reports directly to the Veterans' State Nursing Home Director. As the Deputy Director and second in charge in the Director's absence, this position will be responsible for assisting the Director with oversight of clinical and fiscal operations of the Homes (to include but not limited to: Medical Records, Central Supply, Dietary, Housekeeping, Activities, Social Services) and ensure effective management of human services while optimizing resident, family and employee outcome.

Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports on State Veterans' Home and State Veterans' Homes Program. Assist with Compilation of data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all State Veterans' Homes. In collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director and the Director of Administration/fiscal staff, compile and submit all required Homes' inputin the provided Department's Legislative Budget Request (LBR) report formats. Assist with Long-Range Program Planning on State Veterans' Homes.

Assist in the supervision of the facility’s Medical Records, Central Supply, Dietary, Housekeeping/Laundry, Activities, and Social Services departments. May assist in the supervision oversee additional departments as assigned and directed by the Veterans’ State Nursing Home Administrator

Assist in the formulation and upkeep of the facility’s marketing plan to ensure that resident census performance standards are met consistently. Assist in the formulation and upkeep of the facility’s recruitment and retention plan to ensure qualified incumbents are hired and retained consistently.

Assist in the development and upkeep of the facility’s Risk Assessment, and Federal and State Disaster Management Plans to ensure that the facility is prepared for any emergency situation.

Facilitate the process for conducting annual resident/family surveys, and ensure continuous improvement based on the survey results.

Assist in the promotion of the facility’s community involvement and develop community contacts. Encourages families and community groups to participate in facility activities and is actively involved with the resident council.

Assist the Veterans’ State Nursing Home Administrator in the maintenance of the physical plant and grounds, ensuring a clean and attractive facility free of all internal and external hazards.

Monitor monthly private aging balances and assist the business office with account receivables as necessary.

Perform special FDVA projects, support other FDVA Homes as the Interim NHA as needed and completes other duties as assigned by the Veterans’ State Nursing Home Division Director.

Ensure compliance with established clinical and professional standards with all state and federal survey guidelines. Assist in the preparation for state and federal surveys and assist the Veterans’ State Nursing Home Administrator in active monitoring during the survey process.

Assist FDVA with implementation of all Federal, State, Florida, local, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and FDVA policies, standards/ procedures and ensure compliance in all homes/departments.

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.