Administrator (LNFA)

About the role

Work with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments. Serve as the facility Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor each department’s activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach, and discipline as needed.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of facility, morale of staff, and ensure resident needs are being addressed.
• Ensure consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.
• Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all laws and governmental regulations, including Facility Quality Assurance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies and initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all rules regarding Residents’ rights.
• Monitor Human Resources practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and facility policies, and maintain high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and positive supervisory practices.
• Manage turnover and ensure current and future staffing through development of recruiting sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.
• Arrange for performance evaluations of each member of management staff annually; establish annual performance goals and monitor progress toward these goals.
• Manage facility budgets and business practices, including labor costs, payables, and receivables, ensuring procedures and standards are followed and sound business practices are maintained.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues.
• Lead and monitor key staff and facility staff to play an active role in carrying out the marketing plan.
• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the Facility with government regulators, families, the area health care community, and the community at large.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Administrator in good standing and currently licensed by the state of Texas.
• Must have 2 years’ experience as an Administrator in long-term care.
• Completion of bachelor’s degree or appropriate education to meet state license requirements, and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Complete continuing education hours as required by the State.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.