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Assistant Nursing Home Administrator - Gracedale Nursing Home

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Assistant Nursing Home Administrator - Gracedale Nursing Home

Salary

$93,617.00 Annually

Location

Nazareth, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-00352E

Department

Human Services

Division

Gracedale Nursing Home

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the Nursing Home Administrator this position administers, directs, and coordinates all activities of a nursing home facility to carry out its objectives as to the care of the residents. The position in this class carries out various functions for overall facility management and is responsible for the operation of specifically assigned functions providing direct patient care and support. Work includes interpreting and applying general regulatory and other guidelines and policies, and overseeing coordination within the management structure. This class is differentiated from related classes by the level of responsibility for assigned functions, the impact of recommendations, and the specialization in the nursing home administration field.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator for general guidance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of all departments and divisions at Gracedale Nursing Home, in support of the Nursing Home Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Reviews and evaluates existing policies, procedures, and work methods by means of periodic and special studies, and helps in the installation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives of the facility.

Ensures compliance with accepted standards and applicable licensure regulations and requirements.

Reviews reports of operations and their outcomes for overall efficiency and effectiveness, identifies need for additions or other changes, and develops same.

Oversees administration of services provided on contract, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and laboratory services.

Coordinates program activities with those of other facility departments and staff.

Conducts research into, coordinates, and completes new projects, such as quality assurance, AIDS long-term care, and other issues.

Assists with the Tuition Assistance program, including evaluation and selection of candidates, follow-up with program participants, and liaison with school officials.

Interprets and transmits policies to medical staff and personnel and ensures compliance with policies.

Assists with the preparation of the annual budget for control of expenditures based on past experiences, knowledge of market trends, and other financial considerations.

Prepares periodic reports concerning various phases of the facility operation and its financial conditions.

Meets with department heads to coordinate their activities and formulate programs of the facility.

May represent facility management in meetings with union officials regarding concerns, complaints, and grievances. Serves as grievance officer for facility.

May meet with patients and family members to discuss and resolve problems, concerns, and complaints. May represent facility and/or County at such meetings or before community or public interest groups.

Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.

Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Home Administrator in his/her absence.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE– Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a focus on Accounting or major course work in Accounting preferred;AND

At least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in hospital or nursing home administration, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a supervisory capacity. Possession of a Master’s degree in health care administration or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement;AND

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: No later than one year after the incumbent is appointed to this position, the incumbent shall be licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator as set forth by the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Failure to obtain licensure with one year of appointment shall be just cause for termination of employment.

All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of nursing home administration goals, objectives, principles, and practices.

Thorough knowledge of public administration principles and practices commonly employed in the administration and management of a long term, inpatient nursing facility.

Thorough knowledge of State, Federal, and other regulations and requirements governing operations affecting inpatient nursing facility licensing, reimbursement, and other issues.

Knowledge of functions, organization, and operations commonly found in government at the local level.

Knowledge of KRONOS payroll, Payroll Based Journal reporting functions, and scheduling software.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to organize, plan, review, and coordinate the activities of organizational subdivisions engaged in direct patient care and support functions and programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and representatives of other County agencies, State and other governmental officials, representatives of social service and related organizations, and the public.

Ability to express ideas and communicate County policy on professional and/or administrative subjects, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and communications equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in an office environment, but occasionally must visit all areas of the nursing home.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, moderately loud in patient care areas, and can be abnormally loud in boiler room, laundry, or other heavy equipment areas.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: CS/GR35

UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated October 2025

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree? If yes, you must attach a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial copies are accepted). If you encounter difficulties attaching this documentation, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting expires. Failure to attach transcripts will result in the rejection of your application.

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Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time, professional work experience in hospital or nursing home administration? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess a Master's degree in Health Care Administration, or a related field? If yes, you must attach your transcript(s) to qualify. Unofficial copies are accepted. If you encounter difficulty uploading this documentation, please reach out to Human Resources before the posting expiration date.

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No later than one (1) year after hire, the successful candidate must be licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator as set forth by the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Failure to obtain licensure within one (1) year of hire shall be just case for termination of employment. Please select "yes" to signify your understanding of this requirement.

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