Job Details: Administrator

Description: Responsible for directing the over-all day-to-day functions and operations of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Responsible for directing the over-all day-to-day functions and operations of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Long-Term Care Facility to assure that the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.

Key Challenges
-Lead organization through a transition from its current site and size to a state-of-the-art facility at a new location, achieving a stabilized census of 90-95% and a broader payer mix.
-Development of relationships with key organizations and physicians as well as community outreach programs.
-Drive a culture that focuses on empowerment, integration, and responsibility.
-Work to maintain employee morale during and after the transition to new facility.
Primary Responsibilities
-Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
-Represents the facility at and participates with leaders from corporate management and clinical leaders in the decision making structures and processes of the organization.
-Ensures that resident care is provided at all times in a manner that respects the person, supports autonomy and protects their rights.
-Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary or instructed.
-Ensures that the facility is in compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times, is adequately prepared for regulatory surveys, and reviews and develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provides a written copy of such plan to the governing board as required.
-Keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field and maintain professional status.
-Reviews and approves all written policies, procedures and standards that govern the operation of the facility.
-Ensures the establishment and maintenance of evidence based quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
-Develops and implements a performance management program to ensure high employee performance and satisfaction and resulting high customer satisfaction.
-Encourages participation of staff on all levels in committees and projects
-Assist department heads and managers to identify goals in the areas of compliance, quality improvement, finance and workforce initiatives.
-Consults the department directors concerning the operation of their department and any recommendations for any budgetary, staffing and programmatic changes.
-Establishes and maintains a public relations program that serves the best interests of the facility and the community alike.
-Maintains an excellent relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.
-Works with the Finance to ensure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations.
-Develops an annual budget with input from department directors and performs within budgeted goals.
-Authorizes the purchase of major equipment/supplies in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
-Reviews monthly financial statements with department heads to identify need for adjustment and cost saving.
-Communicate and work with Finance for timely and effective patient account management.
-Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience and that the necessary equipment and supplies are maintained in an operable manner to perform such duties/services.
-Oversees any physical renovation/improvements in the facility.

The Ideal Candidate
The Administrator should bring a mix of experience, talent, style and values that will enable them to succeed in a changing complex diverse environment and assist in maintaining its status as a leading healthcare provider. An ideal candidate will also bring the following professional experience and personal qualities to this important role:

-Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field, Masters preferred.
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years job related experience.
-Must possess, as a minimum two (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a Long-Term care facility.
-Must have a current Louisiana NFA license (or a license in a reciprocal state) and experience working in long term care system.
-Experience in short-term rehabilitation preferred.
Adam M Stern
Vice President, Search Operations
Executive HealthSearch, Inc.
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Posting Date: Jul 10 08