Position Description: Provides administrative leadership, management, and direction for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. Has the authority and responsibility for taking all reasonable steps to monitor quality care provided, adherence to Annandale’s philosophies, goals, and administrative principles with understanding and knowledge of current legal implications. Cooperates with Administration, all Annandale Directors and staff, and the Medical Director for appropriate and smooth integration of shared functions and responsibilities in the provision of healthcare services. Responsible for planning overall management of the Communities, for conducting the policies and procedures of Annandale Village, for the Communities compliance with state requirements and for operating the Communities within the parameters of the planned financial budgets.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or other related field; must be certified as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Georgia with six (6) years’ experience in a health or aging related setting including two (2) years in leadership or supervisory position evidence of interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with the Board of Trustees, administration, Annandale managers and staff, physicians, residents and guardians and the members of the community; five years of healthcare related management experience. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia Driver’s Licenses and proof of vehicle insurance. Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting. Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for all staff of the facilities and participates in meetings as appropriate e.g., Leadership, Programs and Services, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living staff meeting, etc. Assist with approval of all admissions through participation with admissions committee.
• Maintain the Community’s compliance with state requirements for ALCs through development of procedures and processes supporting the operations, organizations, and a smooth flow among the various ALC functions. Maintain appropriate documentation/records as related to regulations.
• Coordinates and integrates services both inside and outside of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.
• Cooperates with the board, administration, and the medical director in determining the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of care for the facility and facilitating their implementation.
• Establishes annual objectives, goals, plans and budget for the facility through collaboration with all corporate departments.
• Participates in local, state, and national professional affiliations deemed necessary to accomplish the goals for the Facilities and Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings. Performs other duties that may be in necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee Inc. To meet the personal service and care needs of the Villagers.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures that guide, support, and develop the facility services.
• Recommends to senior management enough qualified staff and adequate supplies and equipment to provide quality care. Monitor staff performance to make sure that care and services are safely delivered in accordance with state requirements and Community policies and procedures.
• Assign duties to personnel consistent with their position, abilities, training, and experience and in compliance with state requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a mechanism to assure appropriate licensure of all professional licensed staff.
• Continually assesses the performance and the services provided by staff assigned to the facility and assures quality of care and follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment and/or Villagers.
• Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate to the facility and Responsible for maintaining an effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Plan. Ensured and effective infection control program is being maintained.
• Orients in-service training, continuing education and development to all staff assigned to the facility. Coordinate the orientation of fresh staff to the Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living and completes Orientation Checklist and determines readiness for independent work. Requiring all Staff members to complete initial and continuing education in compliance with state requirements and Community policies. Facilitates staff education as appropriate to ensure on-going competency.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service needs of the Annandale Villagers.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.
• Whenever possible, remains at the Community during emergency situations. Whenever possible, remains available by phone when not in the community.
• Ensures that all Care Plans are completed in a timely manner and meetings with families/caregivers are scheduled appropriately.
• Acts as the contact person for the Assisted Living Community audits. Facilitates any corrective action plans necessary.
• Ensures submission of required notifications and reports to DCH timely.
• Evaluates Villager complaints and incident reports to determine the appropriate plan of care, communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers as necessary to ensure timely treatment and problems resolution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in protecting the rights, dignity and individuality of Villagers and others.
• Complies with all Annandale policies, procedures, and dress code; is punctual and dependable in performance of his/her duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables required. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk; hear, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. Employee may need to lift to twenty pounds and/or move up to fifty pounds (with assistance).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.