Nursing Home Administrator

Company: Life Care Centers of America
Location: Hilo
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Nestled in a quiet, residential area of Hilo, Hawaii, with picturesque views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, Life Care Center of Hilo is the second-largest nursing home in Hawaii. Just 2 miles from the local hospital, we are the only facility with two special care units, making our nursing home a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery.

Position Summary

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Provides oversight of key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret financial records and reports
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, Sate, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
• Must ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff
• Must serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Must ensure census goals are met
• Must prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Must effectively supervise team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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