Floor Administrator

McGuffey Healthcare; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuffey Healthcare in Prattville, AL is seeking a Floor Administrator to lead daily operations on a nursing floor. You will supervise nursing and support staff, oversee resident care, ensure safety, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet regulatory standards and patient needs.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving to maintain quality care, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Experience in supervisory or managerial role within a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in long-term care.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Knowledge of healthcare administration and floor management.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: supervise and coordinate nursing and support staff on the assigned floor.
• Resident Care Management: monitor care quality and develop individualized care plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with regulations and participate in inspections.
• Staff Training and Development: orient new staff and provide ongoing training.
• Communication: liaise between staff, residents, families, and other departments.
• Quality Assurance: monitor service quality and implement improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Response: oversee emergency procedures on the floor.
• Resource Management: manage staffing, supplies, and equipment; support budget adherence.
• Conflict Resolution: address conflicts and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

RN licensure

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Healthcare administration

Organizational skills

Job description

The Floor Administrator is responsible for overseeing daily operations on a specific floor or unit within our Skilled Nursing Facility. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality resident care, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment. The Floor Administrator works collaboratively with various departments to meet regulatory standards and enhance the overall resident experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Supervision:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of nursing and support staff on the assigned floor.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Resident Care Management:

• Monitor and assess the quality of care provided to residents on the assigned floor.
• Collaborate with nursing and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in inspections and audits, addressing any issues promptly.

Staff Training and Development:

• Facilitate orientation for new staff members on the assigned floor.
• Provide ongoing training to ensure staff competency and compliance with best practices.

Communication:

• Act as a liaison between staff, residents, families, and other departments.
• Communicate relevant information to the Facility Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other key stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of services and care provided on the assigned floor.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and address identified areas for enhancement.

Emergency Response:

• Coordinate and oversee emergency response procedures on the assigned floor.
• Ensure staff are trained and prepared to respond to emergencies effectively.

Resource Management:

• Manage resources efficiently, including staffing levels, supplies, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the facility's administrative team for budget adherence.
• Address and resolve conflicts or concerns among staff members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Description

The Floor Administrator is responsible for overseeing daily operations on a specific floor or unit within our Skilled Nursing Facility. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality resident care, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment. The Floor Administrator works collaboratively with various departments to meet regulatory standards and enhance the overall resident experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Supervision:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of nursing and support staff on the assigned floor.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Resident Care Management:

• Monitor and assess the quality of care provided to residents on the assigned floor.
• Collaborate with nursing and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in inspections and audits, addressing any issues promptly.

Staff Training and Development:

• Facilitate orientation for new staff members on the assigned floor.
• Provide ongoing training to ensure staff competency and compliance with best practices.

Communication:

• Act as a liaison between staff, residents, families, and other departments.
• Communicate relevant information to the Facility Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other key stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of services and care provided on the assigned floor.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and address identified areas for enhancement.

Emergency Response:

• Coordinate and oversee emergency response procedures on the assigned floor.
• Ensure staff are trained and prepared to respond to emergencies effectively.

Resource Management:

• Manage resources efficiently, including staffing levels, supplies, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the facility's administrative team for budget adherence.

Conflict Resolution:

• Address and resolve conflicts or concerns among staff members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in long-term care.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Knowledge of healthcare administration and floor management.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

Education

Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.

Specific Requirements

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.