OAPSA

• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

PURPOSE:

The incumbent serves as the conduit between staff, residents, physicians, referral sources, Senior Management, and governmental agencies.
This position will be responsible for Northwest and Seneca.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular meetings with management and direct care staff. Promotes and encourages professional growth and development of facility employees through attendance at appropriate workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Implement approved policies and procedures.
• Oversee Admission and Discharge Committees.
• Coordinate and manage all other responsibilities assigned.
• Implement approved goals and objectives.
• Keep current on changes within the regulations and communicate them in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships within the facility, with physicians, residents, families, other hospitals, long term care facilities, and other healthcare agencies.
• Communicate and interpret these to staff.
• Prepare annual operating budget, subject to approval. Implements and monitors approved budget.
• Develop goals and objectives for the facility consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospital in collaboration with Senior Management.
• Identify and report negative trends regarding all aspects of care.
• Manage employee relations in accordance with Human Resource Policies and participate in new employee selection and orientation.
• Develop process changes to ensure compliance with any changes.
• Provide and maintain adequate and timely communications within the facility.
• Investigate irregularities, policy violations, resident complaints, and incident reports promptly.
• Coordinate hospital resources to provide needed services in the department.
• Review and approve departmental operating budget expenses.
• Establish policies and procedures consistent with the facility’s philosophy, subject to approval by Senior Management.
• Communicate and interpret these to the staff.
• Participate in hospital wide initiatives, as requested.
• Plan, organize, and direct patient census to ensure maximum reimbursement via effective management of patient length of stay.
• Evaluate departmental operations and make recommendations.
• Ensure the facility meets all applicable LTC DOH federal and state regulations, JCAHO standards and standards of nursing and patient care practice.
• Implement and communicate appropriate corrective action(s).
• Plan, organize, and direct overall facility operations to ensure safe, quality resident care.
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to Department Directors after ascertaining competence.
• Chair the departmental QA Committee.
• Bachelor’s Degree in hospital, nursing, or related health/human service field required.
• Graduate Degree in health care or business preferred.
• Advanced training in nursing home administration or hospital management preferred.
• 5 years hospital or healthcare management experience required.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws and procedures related to long term care and hospital operations and understanding of nursing and medical practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of personnel management, including the ability to motivate, direct and develop employees, and maintain good employee morale
• Basic knowledge of current economic conditions to ensure maintaining sound financial status of the facility
• Basic knowledge of third party reimbursement
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to interact effectively with higher management personnel
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and to problem solve creatively
• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal, written and computer means.
• Ability to observe and assess residents from a physiological and functional perspective.
• Ability to move through the hospital.
• Ability to use equipment, such as computer, telephones and fax machine.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nursing Home Administrator License
• Act 34