Nursing Home Administrator Job at EAST FALLS HEALTHCARE LLC, Philadelphia, PA

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  • EAST FALLS HEALTHCARE LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's programs and activities.
  • Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility.
  • Develop and maintain written job descriptions for each staff position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws governing job positions.
  • Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
  • Assist department directors in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establish a rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
  • Review the facility's policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, and make changes as necessary to assure continued compliance with current regulations (e.g., ADA, ergonomics, air quality, etc.).
  • Interpret the facility's policies and procedures for employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
  • Ensure that public information (policy manuals, etc.) describing the services provided in the facility is accurate and fully descriptive.
  • Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures.
  • Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
  • Represent the facility at and participate in top-level meetings.
  • Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third-party payers, or provide an authorized representative of the facility when unable to attend such meetings.
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility.
  • Assist the Infection Control Coordinator, and/or Committee, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
  • Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
  • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
  • Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the governing board and ombudsman representative as required.
  • Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
  • Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
  • Delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf when you are absent from the facility.
  • Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to the Nurse Aide Registry.

Personnel Functions

  • Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, consultants, and other auxiliary personnel.
  • Ensure that appropriate identification documents are presented prior to the employment of personnel and that appropriate documentation is filed in the employee's personnel record in accordance with current regulations mandating such documentation.
  • Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other staff personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
  • Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
  • Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional and auxiliary personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
  • Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
  • Review and check the competence of the workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.
  • Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary.
  • Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.
  • Terminate the employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Personnel Director.
  • Serve as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff.
  • Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • License: Must possess a current, unencumbered New Jersey Nursing Home Administrator's license
  • Must have, as a minimum, 5 years (s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility.

We are proud to offer:

  • Competitive rates
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
  • Paid time off

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