Licensed Nursing Home Administrator - Skilled & Long Term Care

About the Role

To lead and direct the overall operations of the facility in accordance with customer needs, government regulations, and Company policies, with a focus on maintaining excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s programs and activities in conjunction with the facility’s operational budget and state and federal regulations.
• Lead the facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
• Monitor each department’s activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist, observe, coach, and discipline as needed.
• Develop an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem-solving, and empowerment in the development of a facility management team.
• Oversee regular rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility; morale of the staff; and ensure resident needs are being addressed.
• Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables, and receivables.
• Monitor business activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed, appropriate handling of funds, and that sound credible business practices are adhered to.
• Communicate budget guidelines and expectations to Department Managers.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues.
• Lead and monitor key staff and facility staff to play an active role in carrying out the marketing plan.
• Promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for residents.

Requirements

• Current/active State Assisted Living Administrator license (Nursing Home).
• Current/active state Residential Care Administrator license (Assisted Living / Residential Care).
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined.

Benefits

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program.

First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivering individualized, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine for over 30 years.