Nursing Home Administrator — Facility Leader & Quality Care

Skilled Nursing Facilitiy; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Nursing Administrator (ADMIN) directs the day to day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and evaluating facility programs, overseeing policies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and leading staff through training and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nursing Home Administrator.
• 2 years experience in a Supervisor role, healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board.
• Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
• Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the facility’s established policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily meetings with appropriate staff during facility inspections to discuss survey findings and formulation of plans of action/correction.
• Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies with timetables and monitoring to ensure deficiencies do not recur.
• Review and check competence of workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of departmental staff and consultants.
• Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as needed.
• Consult with department directors concerning operations to improve services.
• Assist in planning and scheduling in-service training and orientation programs.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and positive emphasis throughout the facility.
• Ensure physicians comply with facility policies and report issues to Medical Director.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed (fire, smoking, infection control).
• Review accident/incident reports and monitor risk management effectiveness.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility with adequate equipment and supplies.
• Review monthly financial statements and report to the governing board.
• Report suspected fraud or false billing activities to appropriate agencies.
• Protect resident rights and handle grievances appropriately.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration or health related degree

Job description

The Licensed Nursing Administrator (ADMIN) directs the day to day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and evaluating facility programs, overseeing policies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and leading staff through training and performance