The Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation skilled nursing community in Clearwater, FL is seeking a dynamic & compassionate Executive Director to lead their community. This position reports to the Regional Director of Senior Living Operations of the Florida region. Main responsibilities of the Executive Director are to lead the operational leadership functions that include staff development, alignment with policies and procedures relating to all phases of public relations in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the protection of the rights of the residents and employees.

ADMINISTRATION

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility programs and activities.
• Maintain, adhere and communicate written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility.
• Maintain job descriptions for each staff position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws governing job positions.
• Complete performance evaluations on an annual basis for department managers.
• Assist department managers in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures.
• Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third-party payers, or provide an authorized representative of the facility when unable to attend such meetings.
• Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established departmental policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to management as requested.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
• Maintain good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and the community alike.
• Ensure that all residents receive care in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other residents.
• Participate in facility marketing activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is necessary. A degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration, or a health related degree is preferred but not required.
• Must have, as a minimum, 5-year (s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator / Executive Director’s license or meet the licensure requirements of this State.

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