Administrator at Links Healthcare

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Financial Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Budgeting, Staff Management, Problem Solving, Resident Care, Policy Development, Crisis Management, Education Program Development, Resource Allocation, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Administrator Administration Department FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports to: Regional Director Overview of the position: The Administrator assumes full-time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the operations and for the financial viability of the nursing facility. Manages facility employees in the provision of care and services rendered in accordance with professional standards, and in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. Collaborates with consultants, contractors, referring physicians, facility resources, government agencies and advocacy groups. Implements operational and financial objectives of the Governing Body and allocates resources in an efficient and economical manner to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being of each resident. Essential Job Functions: * Oversee daily facility operations and coordinates departmental organization, management and resource allocation to provide care and services to residents and meet organizational objectives for revenue and growth * Develop facility budget recommendations for approval of Governing Body and assumes fiscal accountability for prudent management of financial resources including revenue maximization and enhancement and economic and efficient facility operations * Communicate directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plans of care, to maintain quality of care, quality of life and a homelike environment for all residents * Monitor the provision of care and services to residents on all shifts and evaluates regulatory compliance efforts through daily rounds to observe care on units to review records and to interview staff members, residents, families and other interested parties. Evaluate the findings of compliance rounds conducted by Department Heads on a daily basis. Designs, implements and evaluates actions to continuously improve quality * Obtain outside resources to provide services “under arrangement” when required services cannot be provided by facility staff. Negotiate contract terms and supervise provision of services to ensure they are of acceptable quality and meet needs of residents and facility * Review policies and procedures developed by every department to ensure consistency with facility mission, philosophy, compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, and to allocate sufficient resources to implement the policies * Conduct quality assessment and assurance activities, including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality. Develop program to gather and analyze data for trends and to institute actions to resolve problems promptly. Evaluate effectiveness of actions. Participate as member of Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and at least three other facility staff members. Reports and make recommendations to Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee * Promptly investigate all accidents, incidents and allegations of potential abuse or neglect. Comply with all regulations regarding scope and timing of investigations, reporting responsibilities and notice requirements. Report all such investigations to the Governing Body * Supervise development of in-service education programs designed to equip facility staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide services to each resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being and to perform the essential functions of their jobs satisfactorily. Allocate sufficient resources in response to recommendations of Department Heads * Actively participate in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Demonstrate concern for identified problems and undertake corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate. Gather and present supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies. Collaborate with Director of Nursing and Department Heads to develop responses to survey report as needed * Consult with Department Heads daily about resident status, census, budget, personnel and other relevant issues. Conduct regularly scheduled Department Head meetings. Collaborate with physicians, consultants, facility agencies and institutions to improve quality of services, to facilitate communication and to resolve identified problems * Approve staffing plans that assure sufficient numbers of qualified, competent facility staff to meet direct care needs, conduct assessments as required, develop plans of care, evaluate resident’s responses to interventions and document clinical records effectively in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. In-Service Centers recommendations about numbers and types of personnel necessary to provide care and to maintain compliance with facility mission and with regulations in reports and budget proposals to Governing Body * Hire and retain qualified competent Department Heads to manage facility operations and to provide services to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well being of each resident. Conduct interviews, provide regular performance reviews, take appropriate job actions, review job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job * Ensure 24 hour availability as administration resource by providing on-call and telephone access or designating an alternative, qualified facility staff member to do so * Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Apply information to job responsibilities Job Functions: * Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions * Demonstrate competency in the protection and promotion of resident rights. Able to act as role model for facility staff * Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information * Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property * Current knowledge of county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, governing the operation of nursing facilities * Knowledge of licensing and payment programs, general business practices, nursing practice, psychology of resident care, personal care and social services, therapeutic and supportive long term care and services, and environmental health and safety relevant to nursing facility operations * Practical training in daily nursing facility operations, departmental organization and management, facility resources and interrelationships. Able to represent interests of the facility to community, advocacy groups, government agencies and to the public * Knowledge of state personnel licensing and registration requirements * Knowledge of human resource principles, labor laws and union contracts, where applicable, to manage personnel functions and to supervise Department Heads in personnel matters. Able to apply facility personnel policies to facts regarding employment actions without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, sex or disability * Ability to apply standards of professional practice to operations of nursing facility and to establish criteria to assure that care provided meets established standards of quality. Able to foster interdisciplinary cooperation and coordination of quality assurance and quality improvement goals * Demonstrated competency in financial management, budgeting and allocation of resources * Able to provide leadership to Director of Nursing, Medical Director, Department Heads, Consultants and other staff * Ability to formulate operational strategies and to achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and time frames * Possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, family members, legal representatives to respond to concerns, promptly resolve grievances and solve problems * Ability to understand and to follow written and/or verbal directions. Able to express self adequately in oral and/or written communication. Able to communicate effectively with staff members, other professionals, consultants and residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies * Carry out all duties in accordance with facility /home office policy and procedure * Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency * Demonstrate respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time. Able to respond to facility needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of standard precautions for bloodborne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials * Demonstrate ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time * Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional projects as assigned * Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others * Other duties as assigned by the Branch President Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) * Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. * Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. * Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. * Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time. * Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. * Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Baccalaureate degree required. License: Current, active license as Nursing Home Administrator in state of employment Work Experience: 1 year experience in long-term care preferred Language Skills: * Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. Mathematical Skills: * Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. * Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume. Communication Skills: * Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies. Environmental Conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Responsibilities

The Administrator is responsible for the overall operations and financial viability of the nursing facility, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while managing staff and resources. They also oversee the quality of care provided to residents and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve services.