Job Description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Main responsibility of directing the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

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