Assistant Administrator - Blue Mountain Care Center

Location: John Day

Schedule: Full Time

Positions Available: 1

Job Location Type: On-site

Job Location: Blue Mountain Car Center, Prairie City, OR

Position Summary

The Assistant Administrator supports the Administrator/DNS in the daily operations of the Long-Term Care Facility. This role assists with operational coordination, leadership support, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and resident-centered care. The Assistant Administrator acts on delegated authority and may serve as the on-site leadership representative in the absence of the Administrator/DNS, as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• Assist the Administrator/DNS with daily facility operations, including workflow coordination and problem resolution
• Support implementation and monitoring of facility policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Participate in planning, organizing, and evaluating facility services to ensure efficient operations
• Assist with census management, admissions coordination, and discharge planning as assigned
• Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities

Leadership & Supervision

• Promote, direct, and engage staff members toward the mission, vision, and values of the BMHD.
• Provide leadership support to department managers and supervisors
• Assist with staff oversight, including coaching, performance support, and corrective action as directed
• Serve as a point of contact for operational concerns in the absence of the Administrator/DNS, as delegated
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, resident-centered care, and teamwork

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing Long Term Care Facilities
• Participate in survey readiness, audits, and inspections
• Assist with corrective action plans and follow-up on identified deficiencies
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

Staff, Resident, and Family Relations

• Assist in addressing resident and family concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Support effective communication between leadership, staff, residents, and families
• Model respectful, compassionate, and professional interactions at all times

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete special projects and assignments as delegated by the Administrator/DNS
• Participate in meetings, committees, and facility initiatives as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and facility information

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred:

• None

Certification & Licensure Requirements

Required:

• Current Nursing Home Administrator License or ability to obtain Nursing Home Administrator License Required within two years of employment.
• As part of our "Grow Your Own" program, will sponsor Administrator in Training Program to obtain Nursing Home Administrator License with three-year work commitment
• BLS Required

Preferred:

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license

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Why Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County?

The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.

Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offer a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a "go to" place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!

Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!

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