Assistant Administrator - Lakeland Health Care Center - Walworth County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $86,064.00 - $111,519.00 AnnuallyLocation : Elkhorn, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00154Department: Lakeland Health Care CenterDivision: AdministrationOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM CentralAn Equal Opportunity Employer Position Summary***Notice: The salary range for this position has been updated to reflect the budget for 2025***This position directly supports the Nursing Home Administrator in overseeing all aspects of facility operations. Additionally, the role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The position ensures that Lakeland Health Care Center is always prepared for recertification and complaint surveys. Collaborating with facility leadership, this role works to systematically identify and address any deficiencies.SUPERVISION This position supervises facility leaders when the Nursing Home Administrator is unavailable. SCHEDULEDays: Monday - FridayWork Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm*Hours Per Shift: 8Shifts Per Pay Period: 10Position FTE: 1.0*Hours of Work: This position is typically scheduled from Monday to Friday, with weekends off. However, an individual in this role may occasionally be required to work outside of normal hours to accommodate supervisory needs.Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Assist Nursing Home Administrator with the management of day-to-day facility operations. Assume the responsibilities of the Administrator in the absence and at other times delegated.Provide guidance and leadership to department managers in the development quality assurance and quality improvement efforts in areas such as resident care, workforce development, budget development and management. Partner with all departments to create, review, and update necessary policies and procedures. Assure that all policies meet state and federal requirements. Work with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Human Resources department to develop a yearly Employee Recruitment and Retention Plan.Lead the abuse investigation process. Prepare and submit self-reports to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Ensure that the facility remains in a survey-ready status. Plan and develop a survey plan to identify areas of vulnerability. Develop plans to address vulnerabilities. Assist with state survey process and preparedness. Assist in the formulation of plans of correction when/if citations are imposed. Function as the Compliance Liaison and ensure that the Corporate Compliance Agreement requirements are met by the facility.Lead the Safety Committee and conduct monthly safety rounds to ensure all CMS life safety regulations.Serve as liaison to the Public Works Department. Work with maintenance staff department and members of the safety committee to conduct regularly scheduled emergency drills. Lead the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and create Performance Improvement Plans based on the areas that need further development. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts by working to help reduce the risk of injuries within the facility. Other duties and responsibilities given by the Director of Nursing or Administrator. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in a health-related field with nursing home experience preferred and least two to three years of experience in a long-term care setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must possess the ability to coach, mentor and consult with a wide range of employees as well as the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Strong computer proficiency, excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills are essential for success. Interactions & CommunicationProvides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Required to actively persuade and/or direct others toward the achievement of expected outcomes. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills required. Decision Making This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.Thinking & Problem SolvingIn relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.Tools and Equipment UsedPersonal Computer CalculatorTelephone Copy MachineFAX MachineWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.NEPOTISM OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE A person may not be offered or hold this position if the employment would result in that person being a supervisor or subordinate to an immediate family member. Immediate family includes the employee's spouse, brother, sister, parents, children, stepchildren, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and any other member of the employee's household.A person may not be offered this position if employment would create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) Employees of Lakeland Health Care Center are expected to respect resident's privacy and provide confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI). HIPAA, the first comprehensive Federal protection for the privacy of personal health information was passed by Congress in 1996 and implemented in April 2003.Employees will have access to all information that is needed to perform their job, but they shall not have, or seek to gain, access to PHI that is not necessary to perform their job.Every employee, even one who does not use protected health information in their work duties, is obligated under the provisions of HIPAA. All employees must protect resident privacy and respond to situations that may put a resident's privacy in jeopardy. Selection Process TO INCLUDE:Formal Walworth County Electronic ApplicationEducation & Experience ReviewOral Department InterviewReference CheckBackground CheckPost Offer Physical ExamDrug ScreenOther job-related tests may be required.A final candidate for this position may request consideration for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on five years or more of continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e). WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARYI - Salaried Exempt Contract Management Staff BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt EmployeesDATE: January 1, 2019 EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees. Special provisions and a list of positions subject to employment contracts are contained in Section 15-6 (f) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances. BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule. SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service*may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) per Ord. Sec. 15-6 (f)(3). PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year. EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence. HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE. INSURANCE: Employees hired into .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only. Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee. An employee may waive county-paid health insurance in exchange for an annual stipend of $6,200, subject to the terms of Sec. 15-6 (f) (2) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances. Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance. Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children. Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer. LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium. Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses. TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)Health Savings Account (S223 plan)WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a net-check basis. DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-###-#### for help. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters). You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty. MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.