Timberlane Health and Rehab is looking for an Experienced Long-term Care Administrator!
At Timberlane, our mission is to provide the highest quality of healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of this community we serve.
Your role is vital in creating a welcoming and caring environment where patients receive the highest quality of care, and our team feels supported and empowered to excel.
Purpose of Job Position
The primary purpose of this job position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
Administrative Functions
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities.
- Maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility.
- Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
- Assist department directors in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establish a rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
- Interpret the facility’s policies and procedures to employees, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
- Ensure that public information (policy manuals, etc.) describing the services provided in the facility is accurate and fully descriptive.
- Ensure that all employees, patients, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures.
- Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
- Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.
- Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third party payers, or provide an authorized representative of the facility when unable to attend such meetings.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Review and assist in development of a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to the governing board and ombudsman representative as required.
- Maintain an adequate liaison with families and patients.
- Serve as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff.
Personnel Functions
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, consultants and other auxiliary personnel.
- Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other staff personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services, and to ensure that directors are adhering to applicable laws and regulations regarding their specific job responsibilities.
- Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional and auxiliary personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the patients.
- Review and check competence of work force and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary, including counseling and disciplining fairly without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.
- Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Personnel Director.
Staff Development Functions
- Assist department directors in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs to ensure that current material and programs are continuously provided.
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
- Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
Safety and Sanitation Functions
- Ensure that all facility personnel, patients, visitors, etc., follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, labels, MSDSs, etc.
- Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in good repair.
- Review accident/incident reports and establish an effective accident prevention program.
Equipment and Supply Functions
- Authorize the purchase of major equipment/supplies in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for patient comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.
- Ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility and patients.
Budget and Planning Functions
- Prepare an annual operating budget for approval by the governing board and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the facility.
- Maintenance of an adequate accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility.
- Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the governing board as requested.
- Ensure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations and directed by the corporate office.
- Keep abreast of the economic condition/situation and make adjustments and suggestions to the corporate office and governing board as necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality care.
Patient Rights’ Functions
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
- Ensure that the patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
- Review all patient complaints and grievances and written reports of action taken. Discuss with patient and family as appropriate.
- Assist in establishing and implementing a Patient/Group Council.
- Ensure that policies governing a timely notice for patient discharges and room or roommate changes are strictly followed by all personnel.
- Ensure that patient funds maintained by the facility are managed in accordance with current federal and state regulations and that appropriate accounting records are maintained as directed.
Miscellaneous Functions
- Ensure that all patients receive care in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other patients.
- Ensure that each patient receives the necessary nursing, medical and psycho-social services to attain and maintain the highest possible mental and physical functional status, as defined by the comprehensive assessment and care plan.
EDUCATION
A Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or other related degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Must be a licensed nursing home administrator in the state of Arkansas.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Arkansas Nursing Home Administrator's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
