About us

Livingston Manor Care Center has been proudly serving the citizens of this area for over 40 years. We specialize in providing a variety of rehabilitative and skilled nursing services onsite to help our residents recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.

Be a part of a warm, welcoming community. At Livingston Manor, we offer much more than a place to stay — we offer a place to live well. Our residents share some common values: to be recognized as individuals, to lead lives with a sense of purpose, and to maintain connections with people and interests that are meaningful to them. Because we’re passionate about enabling those values, we are constantly innovating new and better ways of enriching the lives of our residents.

Mission Statement
We are committed to providing the best care for our residents. Our commitment is best described by asking ourselves “Is this the best for our residents?” This is our mission, our driving force- to be the very best we can be for our residents.

Administrator

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

Duties and Responsibilities of the Facility Administrator

Administrative Functions

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by the Director of Facilities.

Develop and maintain written policies and procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operation of the facility.

Assist the department directors in the development of performance-based job evaluations.

The Administrator will establish rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.

Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.

Review the facility’s policies and procedures at least annually and make changes as necessary to assure continued compliance with current regulations.

Interpret the facility’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.

Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the facility’s established policies and procedures.

The Administrator will 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 Director of Facilities concerning the operation of the facility.

Assist the Infection Control Coordinator, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposures are properly handled.

Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.

Participate in state/federal surveys of the facility.

Assign appropriate facility personnel to accompany survey agency personnel during inspections of the facility.

Assist in providing survey team members with additional information during the survey that may aid in preventing deficiency citations.

Conduct meetings with appropriate staff during facility inspections to discuss survey findings and formulation of plans of action/correction.

Review deficiencies noted during the exit conference. Provide additional information that may aid in removal of the deficiency or lower the scope and severity level of a cited deficiency.

Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies. Ensure such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring to ensure that such deficiencies do not recur.

The Administrator will 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.

Conduct community awareness programs as necessary to keep the community informed of the facility’s programs, services, activities, etc.

Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the facility.

Ensure that appropriate facility policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to the Nurse Aide Registry.

Ensure that all personnel who have access to protected health information receive appropriate and timely training of the facility’s policies and procedures governing the management and control of such information.

Periodically, review the facility’s Quality Measures data posted on the nursing home compare website to determine the accuracy of such public information. Report discrepancies to appropriate state agencies. Monitor to ensure such discrepancies are corrected.

Work with the facility’s insurance carrier, legal counsel, and other designated personnel in developing and implementing a risk management program.

Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.

Committee Functions

Serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.) and provide written/oral reports of such committee meetings as directed or as may become necessary.

Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

Personnel Functions

Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, facility non-licensed staff, consultants, etc.

Ensure that appropriate employment identification and work documents are presented prior to the employment of personnel and that appropriate documentation is filed in the employee’s personnel record in accordance with current regulations mandating such documentation.

Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other staff personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.

Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.

Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained licensed professional and non-licensed personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

Ensure that appropriate staffing level information is posted on a daily basis.

Review and check competence of work force and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.

Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary.

Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.

Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director.

Schedule and participate in departmental meetings to ensure that appropriate information sharing is provided on a continuous basis.

Serve as liaison to the Director of Facilities, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff.

Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.

Assist the Medical Director in the development and implementation of medical and nursing services policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.

Inform the Medical Director of all suspected or known incidents of resident abuse.

Ensure that physicians are in compliance with facility policies governing the admission, medical treatment, visit requirements, plan of care, orders, etc. Report problems areas to the Medical Director.

Staff Development

Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes and on-the-job training and orientation programs to assure that current material and programs are continuously provided.

Meet with department directors on a regularly scheduled basis, and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current data affecting nursing facilities, as well as to maintain a professional status.

Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual in-service training programs relative to hazard communication, TB management, bloodborne pathogens, infection control, fire safety and disaster preparedness, etc.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

Encourage and support teamwork.

Safety and Sanitation

Ensure that all facility personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in good repair.

Review accident/incident reports (e.g., falls, injuries of an unknown source, abuse, etc.). Monitor to determine the effectiveness of the facility’s risk management program.

Ensure that facility personnel follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals.

Ensure that facility procedure manuals identify safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could cause bodily injury or exposure to a hazardous chemical or infectious waste.

Ensure that facility personnel follow established ergonomics policies and procedures to prevent self-injury.

Ensure that facility personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals are appropriately trained prior to performing such tasks.

Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Authorize the purchase of major equipment/supplies in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.

Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

Ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility and residents.

Budget and Planning Functions

Prepare an annual operating budget for approval by the Director of Facilities and Finance and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the facility.

Review and interpret monthly financial statements and review such information with the Director of Facilities and Finance.

Ensure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations.

Keep abreast of the economic condition/situation and make adjustments as necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality care.

Resident Rights

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Ensure that the resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.

Review resident complaints and grievances and make written reports of action taken. Discuss such actions with resident and family as appropriate.

Assist in establishing and implementing a Resident/Group Council.

Ensure that policies governing the timely notice for resident discharges and/or room or roommate changes are strictly followed by all personnel.

Ensure that resident funds maintained by the facility are managed in accordance with current federal and state regulations and that appropriate accounting records are maintained.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Administrator's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chillicothe, MO 64601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person