Nursing Home Administrator oversees all activities of a nursing home in accordance with established policies and federal and state guidelines. Develops strategic plans for profitability and is accountable for all operations and programs. Being a Nursing Home Administrator administers, directs and coordinates the business. Recommends and leads changes to improve the nursing home. Additionally, Nursing Home Administrator may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require a state administrator license. The Nursing Home Administrator manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Nursing Home Administrator typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 96-bed skilled nursing care, dementia and sub-acute facility located in West Kingstown, RI, has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Home Administrator to lead and direct its overall operations subject to applicable rules and regulations.
The qualified candidate must possess:
Excellent benefit package includes: medical, dental, life, 401(k), medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, vacation & sick.
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is part of Health Concepts, Ltd., one of the largest network of long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Rhode Island. Each facility differs in size, services and ambiance but all are bound together by our demonstrated commitment to quality of care and quality of life.
EOE
Job Description
POSITION: Nursing Home Administrator
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Nursing Home Administrator is responsible to manage the overall day to day clinical and administrative operations of the facility, including profit and loss responsibility and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Although every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position, this description should not be construed to include all the duties that you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works throughout the facility; subject to frequent interruptions; involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc. under all circumstances; subject to hostile and emotionally upset persons; communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors; may need to work beyond normal work hours and holidays and in other positions when necessary; is subject to call back during an emergency; is involved with community /civic health matters/projects as appropriate; attends and participates in continuing educational programs; is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day; may be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals; maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s needs.
EDUCATION: Must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor degree in Health Care Administration or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Long Term Care Administrator in this state,
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, & interpret facility programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as a willingness to handle difficult situations.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.