Administrator
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Administrator

The Nursing Home Administrator assumes full-time administrative authority responsibility and accountability for the operations and for the financial viability of the nursing facility.  Manages up to 80 employees in the provision of care and services rendered in accord with professional standards, and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulators.  Collaborates with consultants, contractors, referring physicians, community resources, government agencies and advocacy groups.  Implements operational and financial objectives of the Governing Body and allocates resources in an efficient and economical manner to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Qualifications: MN Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), Health Services Executive (HSE), & Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) Experience: Three years’ prior experience preferred in long-term care & assisted living.

  • To lead and direct the overall operations of the facility in accordance with customer needs, government regulations and facility policies, with focus on maintaining excellent quality care and quality of life for the residents/tenants.
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility programs, policies and procedures.
  • Assist department directors in the development and use of policies and procedures.
  • Interpret the facilities policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, government agencies, etc. as necessary.
  • Review and revise facility policies to assure continued compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility.
  • Develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
  • Delegate a staff member to act in your behalf when absent from the facility.
  • Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
  • Serve on various committees of the facility such as Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety, etc.
  • Evaluate and implement recommendations from the facilities committees as necessary.
  • Recruit and select competent supervisors in accordance with the facilities Affirmative Action Plan and ADA guidelines.
  • Consult with department managers concerning the operation of their departments to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improvement of services.
  • Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
  • Serve as a liaison to the governing board, medical director and other professional staff.
  • Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to staff as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
  • Attend and participate in educational seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care industry.
  • Assure that all facility personnel, residents, visitors, ect., follow established safety regulations, example, fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

Qualities Desired:

  • Exhibit high moral standards to reflect the attitude of the facility
  • Exhibit personal conduct in accordance with the behavior standards expected of a leader
  • Has the ability to work cooperatively with other department heads, employees, and administrative staff
  • Exhibits personal hygiene and appearance, including attire which reflect professional management stature in adherence to the facility and department dress code
  • Communication skills, conflict resolution skills, tact are important
  • Judgment must include the ability to make rapid, accurate short- and long-term decisions under pressure
  • Must be highly motivated and exhibit a positive attitude towards the mission of their department and the facility as a whole
  • Must possess the ability to work independently and as a team player