Administrator, Healthcare Management, Management

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the Administrator is responsible for the oversight of all day to day functions of the facility. Success in this position is measured by compliance with all federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities. Additionally, success is measured through facility financial performance, patient outcomes, and risk mitigation. This position is to observe, identify, correct, maintain, and develop processes and programs to ensure that the company’s objectives are achieved.

Job Duties Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board

Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and professional standards of practice

Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the facility’s established policies and procedures

Conduct daily meetings with appropriate staff, engage in regular facility inspections, and discuss survey findings and formulation of plans of action/correction as needed

Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies and ensure such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring so that such deficiencies do not recur

Review and check competence of workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required

Assist in recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, facility licensed and non-licensed staff, consultants, etc.

Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary

Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services

Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes and on-the-job training and orientation programs to assure that current material and programs are continuously provided

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility

Ensure that providers are in compliance with facility policies governing credentialing, admissions, medical treatment, visit requirements, plans of care, orders, etc.

Report all applicable issues, concerns, or potential concerns to the Medical Director and communicate regularly with the Medical Director Ensure that all facility personnel, residents, and visitors follow established safety regulations, including fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

Review and investigate accidents/incidents and ensure that risk management reports are effectively created (e.g., falls, injuries, or an unknown source, abuse, etc.)Monitor to determine the effectiveness of the facility’s risk management program

Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services

Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the governing board

Participate in creating facility budgets as it pertains to census goals, rate management, labor management, and expenses control

Establish process and procedures that ensure facility achieves the all budgets and goals

In collaboration with A/R support, ensure collections are timely and in its entirety by developing and implementing collections policies and procedures

Report suspected or known incidents of fraud relative to false billings, filing of false cost reports, receipt/payment of kickbacks etc., and any other illegal activity to the governing board and ensure reporting is made to appropriate agencies

Ensure that the resident rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to raise complaints, are well established and maintained at all times

Review resident complaints and grievances, discuss actions with resident and family as…