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Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ 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 to 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 in 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.

+ Serving on various committees of the facility such as Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, and QA and Performance Improvement.

+ Oversee recruitment, human resource and other personnel functions.

+ Assist department directors in planning, conducting staff development programs

Requirements:

+ Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of NJ

+ At least 3 years' experience leading a Nursing Home Facility

+ Bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration.

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

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