Administrator View Nursing Home

Administrator Position At Pleasant View Nursing Home

This full-time administrator position at Pleasant View Nursing Home works under the direction of the Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee and the County Administrator. This position is responsible for directing the overall operation of the nursing home within the policies established by the Nursing Home Committee and/or Green County Board of Supervisors to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

This position is also responsible for interpretation and application of State, Federal, and local regulations as they may apply to the services provided. Employee often acts independently and makes complex and involved decisions.

Policy

• Plan, develop, and administer programs and policies for resident care and overall facility operation that reflects the goals and objectives of Pleasant View Nursing Home.
• Direct the development and formulation of facility policies and procedures with the approval of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Assure that all facility personnel, residents, visitors, etc. follow established safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Review policies and procedures to assure compliance with current regulations.
• Direct the department supervisors in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with facility, regulatory, and accepted business standards.
• Consult with Department Supervisors about resident status, census, budget, personnel, and other relevant issues. Conduct regularly scheduled Management meetings.
• Ensure 24-hour availability as administration resource by providing on call access or designating alternative qualified facility staff members.

Financial

• Direct the fiscal management of the facility, appropriate funds, supervise purchases, and prepare budget requests in keeping with the funds allocated for Pleasant View Nursing Home.
• In coordination with the Business Office Manager, prepare the development of the annual budget proposal; presenting it to the Finance Director and the Finance Committee.
• Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee.
• Coordinate eighteen months prior to the end of the approved referendum of the increase in the tax levy for Pleasant View, the formation of a committee to discuss the upcoming referendum request to the Green County voters.
• Prepare capital budget for building repairs/upgrades.

Program Development:
Quality of Care and Quality of Life

• Provide regular updates and reports to the Medical Director.
• Oversee the Inter-disciplinary Team in the Assessment and Care Plan process to ensure individualized services and programs.
• Ensure all residents receive the necessary nursing, medical, and psychosocial services.
• Ensure that all residents receive care in a manner that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other residents.
• Assure resident's rights to confidentiality of information and equitable treatment, including the right to voice grievances.
• Review accident/incident reports and establish an effective accident prevention program.
• Be involved in negotiation of contracts to provide services "under arrangement" to ensure they are of acceptable quality and meet needs of residents and facility.
• Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being followed and to assure the buildings and grounds are maintained in good repair.
• Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards.

Employee Relations and Employee Development

• Participate in interviews & training, supervise employee hiring, performance evaluations, implement counseling and disciplinary action policies and participate in grievance procedures and terminations.
• Oversee employee relations and consult with the Human Resources Director and Corporation Counsel when necessary.
• Promote rapport in and among departments to reinforce teamwork.
• Approve staffing plans that assure sufficient numbers of qualified, competent facility staff to meet direct care needs based on resident census.
• Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible persons.
• Coordinate the development of in-service annual calendar that meets nursing home requirements and achieves evidence of staff competency.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, the medical profession, and other health-related facilities and organizations, County and governmental officials and employees.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and participate in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field.

Green County

• Participate in the scheduled Department Head meetings upon notification of the County Administrator.
• Work collaboratively with the Green County Departments; provide support and open…