Nursing Home Administrator

JOB SUMMARY: The facility administrator must hold an active license as a nursing home administrator in the State of Tennessee or be eligible for reciprocity in the state and be approved to operate the home.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. State of Tennessee Nursing Home Administrator licenseis required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in a healthrelated field of study from an Accredited University program plus 5 years of employment as a midlevel manager in a health care organization.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Excellent skills in time and stress management calm patient and professional demeanor. Deep understanding of both the clinical and business aspects of running an acute care or nursing facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Good physical and mental health. Must have finger and hand dexterity to handle and utilize equipment and records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary focus of the nursing home administrator is to ensure the safety and well being of the resident population staff and visitors to the facility while ensuring the financial viability of the home through the strategic oversight of the homes resources and overseeing the daily operations of the facility.

In addition to management of the various departmental managers the administrator is responsible for the oversight of all activities of the nursing home in accordance with established policies federal and state guidelines.

The nursing home administrator is responsible for strategic planning and profitability.

The nursing home administrator is responsible for the accountability of all operations and programs.

The nursing home administrator administers directs and coordinates the facilitys business.

The nursing home administrator recommends and leads to changes to improve the delivery of nursing home services.

The nursing home administrator must be familiar with a variety of longterm care concepts practices and procedures ensuring that the staff members are compliant in doing their jobs with the goal of delivering optimum resident care.

The nursing home administrator must audit evaluate and take necessary action to ensure provision of quality resident care.

The nursing home administrator will ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for residents comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

The nursing home administrator will review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.

The nursing home administrator will attend and participate in workshops seminars etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the longterm care field as well as maintain professional status.

The nursing home administrator is expected to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the goals established by the Homes Board of Directors.

The nursing home administrator is expected to be able to perform a variety of tasks as well as lead and direct the work of others.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

The nursing home administrator is expected to be on call 24 hours a day/7 day a week unless other arrangements are made and approved by the Chief Executive Officer.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Will work indoors in a welllighted and ventilated office area. Must be able to perform under stress. Sits stands and walks short distances during the workday.