NURSING HOME ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

Position Number: 22097372

County: Clark

Posting End Date: 05/21/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,221.81

DDS

Hiring Manager: Kerry Gambill

Arkadelphia Human Development Center

#1 Prator Drive

Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Experience working with adult individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness. Prefer 3 years of experience working at a Human Development Center.

This position will be the Assistant Superintendent for campus.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: L021C

Grade: GS09

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00

Summary

The Nursing Home Assistant Administrator is responsible for assisting in the direction of the overall operation of a nursing home. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Assists in planning, implementing, directing, and monitoring programs and services provided for nursing home residents by developing internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations. Assists in the direction of activities of a large staff through lower-level supervisors, including reviewing performance evaluations, evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates, and reviewing and determining a variety of actions, policies, and procedures recommended by subordinates. Assists in developing and submitting the nursing home's biennial budget requests, monitors expenditures, and makes budgetary adjustments as deemed necessary. Assists in the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding staff, residents, and programs. Assists in the development and revision of disciplinary rules and standard operating procedures for the facility. Assists in the monitoring of fiscal programs and maintains control over patient accounts, reimbursements, accounting, and disbursements. Assists in the review and approval of purchase requisitions submitted by staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

May be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing nursing home operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures. Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and rules pertaining to nursing home operations. Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze and evaluate programs and facilities for effectiveness and compliance. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports. Ability to monitor fiscal programs and various financial accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in health care administration, public administration, or a related field; plus four years of experience in the administration of a nursing home, hospital, or other health care institution, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in Arkansas by the Office of Long-Term Care in accordance with ACA 20-10-402. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.