Nursing Home Administrator

July 24, 2024

The primary purpose of the Nursing Home Administrator position is to oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility, to assure resident safety and to review organizational performance.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Resident Care & Quality of Life
Oversee that nursing services, social service programs, activity programs, food service programs and medical services are planned, implemented and evaluated to meet resident needs to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care.
Oversee that a health information management system is planned, implemented and evaluated to meet documentation requirements and ensure confidentiality of resident information.
Identify, monitor, and ensure that quality indicators and quality improvement programs are utilized to maximize effectiveness in resident care and services.
Oversee that a pharmaceutical program is planned, implemented and evaluated to support medical care for residents to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care.
Oversee that a rehabilitation program is planned, implemented and evaluated to maximize residents’ optimal level of functioning.
Oversee that resident complaints and grievances are reviewed in a timely manner, discuss with the resident and family as appropriate and resolved to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care.
Oversee the establishment of a Resident Group Council and monitor to ensure the integration of Resident Rights with all aspects of resident care.
Oversee that personnel strictly follow policies governing timely notice for resident discharges and room or roommate changes.
Oversee that residents 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 residents.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in developing the Pre-admission Screening and Annual Review of Mentally Ill and Mentally Retarded Individuals (PASARR) program as necessary.

Education
A Bachelor’s Degree is necessary.
A degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration or a health related degree is preferred but not required.

Experience
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years successful experience as a nursing home administrator in a skilled long-term care facility.
Must possess a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license or meet the licensure requirements of the state in which you are required to work.