Administrator Skilled Rehab LTC

Description

Job Summary:

Oversee the specialized area of medical and health services management.  Supervise clinical and administrative affairs of the SNF/LTC unit in regard to personnel, finance, clinical, and regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the unit 
• Supervise clinical and administrative affairs 
• Oversees financial matters, medical care, staff, medical equipment, facilities, and other duties related to unit management 
• Develop budgets and approval of general capital expenses 
• Ensures the well-being and rights of patients/residents 
• Provide and promote customer service 
• Meets with staff and provides educational opportunities 
• Coordinate community involvement 
• Institute polices, rules, and procedures to comply with regulations 
• Serve as an agent of change to ensure the unit evolves 
• Meet with physicians, hospitals, and community leaders 
• Adjust staffing and ensure expenditures are within budget 
• Work with staff to ensure that the patients/residents receive the highest quality of care while ensuring fiduciary responsibility of the unit 
• Be available 24 hours a day 
• Attends and participates in required meetings 
• Strengthening communications among residents, families, and the facility staff 
• Commnication and collaboration with the care plan team and others involved with residents’ care 
• Rounds on the unit to be available to the patients/residents/families and address issues or questions that may arise as well as observe any changes in the patients/residents that may need to be addressed emotionally or clinically 
• Work on projects assigned 

Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field 
•  Current and valid license from the Board of Executives of Long-term Services and Supports 
• Maintains annual education requirements in related field 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration 

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database products 
• Must be highly motivated and willing to assume additional jobs and duties as needed 
• Must be able to handle stress of working efficiently with frequent interruptions and distractions 
• Hours must be flexible to accommodate for needs during surveys and unscheduled events 
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and adhere to strict deadlines 
• Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas.? Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives 
• Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner 
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy.? Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness 
• Understand, respects and displays sensitivity to culture, age and persons with disabilities 
• Participates actively and positively affects the outcomes of customer service activities 
• Developing peer relationships that enable the work group to accomplish the daily workload within the allotted time frame and achieve departmental goals 
• Displaying teamwork ability to promote cooperation and collaboration; gaining support for programs and goals 
• Interacts with coworkers, other hospital staff, physicians, and the public in a courteous, professional and efficient manner 
• Establishes good rapport and working relationships with coworkers, other hospital staff, physicians and the public 
• Observes dress code policy and wears hospital identification as required by our policies and procedures 
• Understands and abides by all departmental policies and procedures as well as the Codes of Ethics, HIPAA requirements and patient rights 
• Complies with federal, state, local laws that govern business practices. Complies with all Department of Health Services requirements for the State, and CMS standards that apply to the position 
• Is knowledgeable and adheres CMS standards specific to the position 
• Always conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees 
• Attends scheduled in-service and mandatory in-service.? Communicates ideas to supervisor for a safer layout of equipment, tools, and/or processes. 
• Follows standard precautions and transmission-based precautions as shown by consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment 
• Complies with all hospital safety and injury prevention policies and regulations 
• Understands the Continuous Quality Improvement Process and applies it in performing everyday tasks/duties.?? Active participant in Continuous Quality Improvement program by assisting in finding new and better ways of performing duties and responsibilities 

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting approximately 1-2 hours a day 
• Walking/Standing approximately 4-5 hours a day 
• Wrist deviation (side-to-side and up and down) approximately 2 hours a day 
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds 
• Occasionally have the potential to be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infections