UNIX Administrator jobs in Galveston, TX

Job Description

Paradigm at Bay City is an employee-centered Skilled Nursing Facility seeking a strong, team-oriented Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to join our team!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our employees and residents!

Job Duties 

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities  in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board 
• Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental  policies and procedures and professional standards of practice 
• Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the facility’s  established policies and procedures 
• Conduct daily meetings with appropriate staff, engage in regular facility inspections, and  discuss survey findings and formulation of plans of action/correction as needed
• Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies and ensure such plans  incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring so that such deficiencies do not recur
• Review and check competence of workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections as  required 
• Assist in recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, facility  licensed and non-licensed staff, consultants, etc. 
• Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary
• Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in  eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services 
• 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 
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as  well as a calm environment throughout the facility 
• Ensure that providers are in compliance with facility policies governing credentialing,  admissions, medical treatment, visit requirements, plans of care, orders, etc. 
• Report all applicable issues, concerns, or potential concerns to the Medical Director and  communicate regularly with the Medical Director 
• Ensure that all facility personnel, residents, and visitors follow established safety regulations,  including fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Review and investigate accidents/incidents and ensure that risk management reports are  effectively created (e.g., falls, injuries, or an unknown source, abuse, etc.) 
• Monitor to determine the effectiveness of the facility’s risk management program
• 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 
• Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the  governing board 
• Participate in creating facility budgets as it pertains to census goals, rate management, labor  management, and expenses control 
• Establish process and procedures that ensure facility achieves the all budgets and goals
• In collaboration with A/R support, ensure collections are timely and in its entirety by  developing and implementing collections policies and procedures 
• Ensure that the resident rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination,  individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to raise complaints, are  well established and maintained at all times 
• Review resident complaints and grievances, discuss actions with resident and family as  appropriate, and make written reports of action taken 
• Ensure that resident funds are maintained and appropriate accounting records are employed by the facility in accordance with current, applicable regulations and laws 

Benefits

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

Job Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Nursing Home  Administrator in the State 
• A bachelor’s degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration or health  related degree is preferred 
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role, healthcare experience preferred
• Recent long-term care experience required 
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures,  as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such  action 
• Must be able to read and interpret financial records, reports, and other financial models
• Must effectively communicate policies, procedures, regulations, and reports to personnel,  residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies 
• Must demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional  attitude 
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care 
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) 

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.