Overview:
The Administrator directs and coordinates all activities of the nursing home, in carrying out its objectives of providing the best possible care for each resident, in striving to create a sense of security and usefulness for the residents, and in providing an opportunity for rehabilitation at a level comparable to the individual resident's capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Efficient functioning and coordination of all departments.
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Meets and maintains standards in the Facility for licensure or accreditation for the total operation of the facility commensurate with the authority conferred by the governing body and in accordance with established policies.
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Is responsible for the control, utilization and conservation of the physical and financial assets of the facility and for procurement and direction of adequate
- Maintains liaison with the governing body, medical and nursing staff, and other professional and supervisory staff, through regular meetings and periodic reporting, including therapy team, and consultants to
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Observe & monitor participation in Medicare
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To assure that the expenditure of funds is in accordance with formulated budgets and
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Adopts and enforces rules and regulations for the health care and safety of recipient - patients and others, and the protection of their personal property and civil
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Establishes standards operating procedures for physician practices in a long tern1
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care facility, in coordination with the Director of Nursing services.
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Evaluates, implements, and documents disposition of recommendations from the facility's committees and consultants. Reviews and reports to appropriate parties Policy and Procedures adopted by operating personnel
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Manages the facility through employment of professional and ancillary personnel and through proper delegation of duties.
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Ensures that any volunteer program is planned and supervised by a designated employee.
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Act as Facility Corporate Compliance
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Act as Facility Privacy
Qualifications:
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Must have thorough knowledge of fundamentals of nursing home organization and administration, standards and regulations of nursing homes and laws applicable to nursing home operations.
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Must have working knowledge of personnel, business administration, merchandising, public relations and the function of all staff.
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Must be able to apply principles of personnel administration to selection, placement and transfer of employees
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Must meet the requirements for licensing in accordance with the State of Alabama
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Willingness to accept responsibility for activities of the nursing home
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Has the ability to work with employees, residents and families
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Considerable initiative and judgment involved in formulating policies (with approval of operating company) and regulations, delegating responsibility, promoting favorable public relations, planning and analyzing nursing home activities