Nursing Home Administrator - Premier Genesee/Genesee Senior Living : Job Details

LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible to establish and maintain systems that are efficient and effective to operate the nursing home in a manner to safely meet residents needs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Also, develop and maintain systems that are effective and efficient to operate the facility in a financially sound manner.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least five years Supervisory experience in long-term care preferably as an Assistant NHA or a Licensed NHA.

• Must possess a NY Nursing Home Administrators license that is in good standing.

• Must possess leadership, communication and people skills, supervisory abilities, and the capability to develop staff skills.

Must understand the basics of budgeting and financial reporting.

• Must attain/maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medical Assistance, and Long Term Care facility regulations.
• Must keep abreast of legislation and literature of the profession.

Must possess an aptitude for problem solving.

• Must demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service in all contacts with residents, potential residents, families, community contacts, facility personnel and any other community organizations.
• Must be physically, mentally and psychologically able to perform all job duties and apply good sound judgement

Employment is contingent on completion of all pre-employment screenings inclusive of criminal background check and Medicaid Exclusion Screening, both indicating negative results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, maintain and implement operational policies and procedures to meet residents need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements

Determine the personnel requirements of the facility in collaboration with Department Managers and hire or arrange for sufficient staff to provide for sound resident care and implement the facility policies and procedures.

Develop and enforce a monitoring program to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Prepare reports as requested and attend meetings as required

Organize the functions of the Nursing Home through appropriate departmentalization and delegation of duties. Regularly schedule interdepartmental and departmental meetings where appropriate to maintain liaison between and among the various disciplines.

Represents the facility appropriately to residents, families, regulators and the general public.

Establish written policies regarding responsibilities and activities of employees

Establish systems to enforce the facility policies and procedures.

Maintain close supervision in the development of all personnel policies and job descriptions to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Supervise the recruitment, employment, performance, evaluation, promotion and discharge of all staff in collaboration with the Human Resource Department.

Work closely with the Executive Director and all Department Managers to develop and implement a financially sound operating budget annually including a three-year plan of capital expenditures.

Cooperate with business office and purchasing departments to ensure the proper disbursement of money as needed and the proper recording of such transitions.

Ensure that all necessary supplies are purchased and available.

Participate in the scheduling, planning and procuring of materials and information for staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Develop relationships with community agencies providing services of benefit to the facility.

Develop one to one relationships with residents and families.

Inform appropriate agencies of changes in facility personnel as required.

Serve as an active member of all committees as appropriate.

Arbitrate complaints and disputes concerning residents, families or personnel.

Assume responsibility for reviewing and evaluating all recommendations of the facilitys committees and consultants.

Assume responsibility for ensuring that equipment is in operating order.

Interpret all federal, state and local regulations for the facility staff.

Establish systems to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Act as a liaison between the facility and regulatory agencies.

Act as a liaison between facility and all advocacy agencies.

Observe all facility policies and procedures.

Works with the facility to ensure CMS 5 Star rating is optimized

Maintain continuing education requirements in accordance with the NAB guidelines.

Must be an active participant in the facilitys Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and Performance Improvement Project (PIP) and carry out roles and responsibilities as assigned. Must identify opportunities for improvement, lead PIP projects and provide education and coaching in order to build the needed skills in others to lead PIPs. Participate in multidisciplinary activities and collaborate with the committee to prioritize and develop QAPI efforts. Must also report potential or actual non-compliance issues to the facilitys QAPI committee.

Ensure QAPI in the organization includes a mechanism for obtaining resident and family input to consider as potential areas for improvement. Foster an organization wide commitment to QAPI while establishing objectives.