ADMINISTRATOR

The Administrator leads and directs the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and company policies so as to maintain excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility's business objectives.

• Works with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments. Monitors each department's activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback and assists, coaches and disciplines as needed.

• Conducts regular rounds to monitor operations of all departments, cleanliness and appearance of facility, morale of staff and to ensure resident needs are being addressed.

• Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of inter-departmental teamwork is maintained.

• Ensures the building and grounds are properly maintained and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and any hazardous conditions are addressed; ensures Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed.

• Maintains a working knowledge and ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and Company Quality Assurance standards.

• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all rules regarding residents' rights.

• Monitors employee relations practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and promotes practices that maintain high morale and staff retention; including effective communication, prompt problem resolution and positive reinforcement.

• Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.

• Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.

• Develops and implements a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues. Leads and monitors key marketing staff and plays an active role in carrying out the marketing plan.

• Develops positive relationships on behalf of the company with government regulators, families, area health care community and the community at large.

• Supervises, conducts and participates in department and facility education activities and staff meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions and responsibilities as the need arises.