What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Home Administrator position at Healthcare Skilled Nursing Center?
Long Term Skilled Nursing Facility located in Dutchess County is searching for a reliable and qualified Nursing Home Administrator to manage our clinical and administrative procedures. To succeed in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical terminologies.
As the Nursing Home Administrator, you will be responsible for creating employee work schedules, monitoring budgets, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be professional and courteous, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ø This position requires a NYS Administrators License
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the department’s budget and prepare accurate reports about your findings.
- Market the facility.
- Find vendors for medical supplies.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance by monitoring for compliance and make changes to policies and procedures when necessary. Develop and inform employees of new policies and other changes.
- Develop work schedules for all employees.
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to identify their issues and needs.
- Coordinate Nursing Care by working alongside residents’ families and healthcare workers. Plan how to care for residents’ needs and coordinate with nursing staff to provide treatment. Regularly monitor residents to ensure compliance and make any necessary changes to improve care.
- Leading staff and ensure they follow policies to offer safe care. Help team members resolve conflicts and assist with professional development.
- Respond to questions from doctors, nurses, and patients in a timely manner.
- Ensure patient medical records are kept up to date.
- Keep records of all expenses and operations and recommend techniques to reduce costs.
- Improve Operations by finding ways to improve care for residents, save money, and operate more efficiently by meeting with staff and coordinating with outside organizations such as insurance companies and care administrators.
- Ensure all departments comply with the current healthcare laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field.
- NYS Nursing Home Administrators license
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a nursing home administration position.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical terminology.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solver with good time-management abilities.
- Proven experience with administrative and accounting processes is a bonus.
EOE Statement:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved