Nursing Home Administrator

Hickory House Nursing Home; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Nursing Home Administrator to provide leadership for facility-wide operations, uphold quality patient care, and ensure compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role oversees financial operations, HR, customer service, business development, and clinical functions.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in a related field, an active NHA license, and preferably ACHCA certification, with 3+ years in post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Active Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state
• 3+ years post-acute care experience preferred
• ACHCA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility complies with Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements
• Manage annual budget and financial operations
• Lead facility management, supervise staff, and maintain professional relations
• Represent the facility to the community and support census goals

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

HR management

Customer service

Business development

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Decision making

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

NHA license

ACHCA certification

Job description

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your duties will including overseeing key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Be able to read and interpret financial records and reports
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
• Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff
• Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Ensure census goals are met
• Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Effectively supervise team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients