Nursing Home Administrator

Position Summary

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Duties also involve implementing policies, managing budgets, and maintaining physical plant compliance.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State
• Maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Read and interpret financial records and reports
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
• Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Ensure census goals are met
• Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Effectively supervise team
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients