Nursing Home Administrator Job in Plymouth 53073, Wisconsin US
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall management of the Health Care Center. Enforces the rules and regulations set forth by the County Board of Supervisors, State of Wisconsin, and federal government relative to the level of health care as it relates to residents and employees of the Health Care Center.
II ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Administers and oversees all activities of the Health Care Center.
Provides for safety and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors. Ensures and monitors compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to the Health Care Center. Meets and addresses any indicated needs or concerns of residents, relatives, legal representatives, and employees.
Develops long range goals for the facility. Makes proposals and works with Health Care Centers Committee and County Administrator to establish policies and priorities for the Health Care Center. Presents information to the County Board, Health Care Centers Committee, and County Administrator as needed.
Formulates and carries out regulations and procedures, implements directives of the Health Care Centers Committee and County Administrator, and plans and analyzes Health Care Centers activities and operations.
Prepares, presents for approval, implements, and monitors the annual operating and capital outlay budgets for the Health Care Center. Ensures that the Health Care Center is operated in a fiscally responsible and prudent manner. Oversees payroll, purchasing, patient trust account, accounts payable and receivable, and cost reporting functions.
Directly supervises the heads of departments within the Health Care Facility, including screening and selection of new department heads, training and discipline, performance evaluation, and assigning and delegating tasks.
Indirectly supervises all other employees of the Health Care Center, assuring that employee-related policies and procedures are followed. Evaluates staffing levels and positions, and sees that adequate staff are employed with the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of residents.
Meets with labor representatives and responds to employee grievances; participates in labor negotiations.
Promotes a positive public image for the Health Care Facility and for the County. Develops marketing programs and promotes resident admissions.
Keeps informed of trends and developments within the long-term care industry. Maintains contact with local, state and federal officials.
Oversees facility-wide quality assurance activities. Provides information to state regulators. Develops and implements plans of correction when necessary.
Meets all responsibilities and expectations of a Sheboygan County department head.
III QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to health care administration and a minimum of five years’ experience in long term care administration, or another combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates a substantially similar level of preparedness to perform the duties of the position at a high level.
A current valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator under chapter 456 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Extensive knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations pertinent to a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures from a variety of sources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public presentations and speaking to large and small groups of people.
Dedication to service to residents and maintenance of high professional standards.
Mathematical and analytical skills sufficient to develop and implement a multi-million dollar budget.
A working knowledge of accounting principles and ability to use a personal computer, including skill in office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email programs, as well as the ability to use more specialized application software for long term care.
Ability to use other standard office equipment, including telephone, photocopier, and facsimile.
Solid judgment and the ability to evaluate options, consider long and short term consequences, and to make responsible decisions in the best interest of the County and those it serves.
Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, relatives of residents, staff, elected officials, health care providers, and the general public.