Job Description:
Nursing Home Administrator / Personal Care Administrator
Montgomeryville, PA
(Full Time, Permanent Opportunity)
We are seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)/
Personal Care Administrator (PCA).
This position is responsible for the development, planning,
organization, and implementation of the facilities programs and
activities.
The NHA/PCA will oversee the day-to-day functions of the
facility in accordance with federal, state, local standards,
guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to
assure the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our
residents at all times.
* Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the
facility’s programs and activities.
* Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that
govern the operation of the facility.
* Assist department directors in the development and
implementation of performance evaluations.
* Assist department directors in the development and use of
departmental policies and procedures, and establish a rapport in and
among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
* Review the facility’s policies and procedures periodically, at
least annually, and make changes as necessary to assure continued
compliance with current regulations (e.g., ADA, ergonomics, air
quality, etc.).
* Interpret the facility’s policies and procedures to employees,
residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
* Ensure that public information (policy manuals, etc.)
describing the services provided in the facility is accurate and
fully descriptive.
* Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors and the general
public follow established policies and procedures.
* Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and
accountability of directing the activities and programs of the facility.
* Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.
* Represent the facility in dealings with outside agencies,
including governmental agencies and third-party payers, or provide
an authorized representative of the facility when unable to attend
such meetings.
* Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing
board concerning the operation of the facility.
* Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that
established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
* Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by
authorized government agencies.
* Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted
during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such plan to
the governing board and ombudsman representative as required.
* Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
* Maintain a good public relations program that services the
best interests of the facility and community alike.
* Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when
you are absent from the facility.
* Serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection
Control, Quality Assurance and Assessment, etc.) and provide
written/oral reports of such committee meetings to the governing
board as directed or as may become necessary.
* Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in
developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct
identified quality deficiencies.
* Evaluate and implement recommendations from the facility’s
committees as necessary.
* Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent
department directors, supervisors, consultants and other auxiliary personnel.
* Ensure that appropriate identification documents are presented
prior to the employment of personnel and that appropriate
documentation is filed in the employee’s personnel record in
accordance with current regulations mandating such documentation.
* Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and
accountability to other staff personnel as deemed necessary to
perform their assigned duties.
* Consult with department directors concerning the operation of
their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas,
and/or improvement of services.
* Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained
professional and auxiliary personnel are always on duty to meet the
needs of the residents.
* Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
* Review and check competence of work force and make necessary
adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.
* Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary.
* Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and
without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex,
religion, handicap, or marital status.
* Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting
and coordinating such actions with the Human Resources Director.
* Schedule and participate in departmental meetings.
* Serve as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and
other professional and supervisory staff.
* Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical
profession and other health related facilities and organizations
through formal working and transfer agreements.
* Assist department directors in planning, conducting, and
scheduling of in-service training classes, on the job training and
orientation programs to assure that current material and programs
are continuously provided.
* Meet with department directors on a regularly scheduled basis,
and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level
training programs.
* Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep
abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as
to maintain a professional status.
* Assist the Director of Nursing Services in developing and
revising the Nurses’ Aide Training Program and curriculum used by
the facility. Submit to appropriate state agency for approval.
* Assist in establishing a clinical practice program for Nurses’
Aides in training.
* Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual
OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication,
TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.
* Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal
interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
throughout the facility.
* Ensure that all facility personnel, residents, visitors, etc.,
follow established safety regulations, to include fire
protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
* Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in good repair.
* Review accident/incident reports and establish an effective
accident prevention program.
* Ensure that all facility personnel follow established
regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals.
* Ensure that facility procedure manuals identify safety
precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could
cause bodily injury.
* Ensure that facility personnel follow established ergonomics
policies and procedures (e.g, a back brace and/or a mechanical
lifter is used when lifting or moving heavy objects).
* Ensure that all facility personnel performing tasks that
involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous
chemicals participate in an in-service training program prior to
performing such tasks.
* Ensure that established waste disposal policies are followed.
* Ensure that personnel follow established policies governing
the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of
infectious waste.
* Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and
sanitary manner.
* Authorize the purchase of major equipment/supplies in
accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
* Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe
manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that
necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.
* Ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand to
meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility and residents.
* Prepare an annual operating budget for approval by the
governing board and allocate the resources to carry out programs and
activities of the facility.
* Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate
accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility.
* Review and interpret quarterly financial statements and
provide such information to the governing board.
* Ensure that adequate financial records and cost reports are
submitted to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations.
* Keep abreast of the economic condition/situation and adjust as
necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality care.
* Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
* Ensure that the resident’s rights to fair and equitable
treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and
civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well
established and always maintained.
* Review resident complaints and grievances and make written
reports of action taken. Discuss with residents and family as appropriate.
* Assist in establishing and implementing a Resident/Group Council.
* Ensure that policies governing a timely notice for resident
discharges and room, or roommate changes are strictly followed by
all personnel.
* Ensure that resident funds maintained by the facility are
managed in accordance with current federal and state regulations and
that appropriate accounting records are maintained.
* Ensure that all 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.
* Ensure that each resident receives the necessary nursing,
medical and psychosocial services to attain and maintain the highest
possible mental and physical functional status, as defined by the
comprehensive assessment and care plan.
Come Join our Team!
Work Location: One Location in Montgomery County PA
Please email your interest and credentials to: hiring.660@outlook.com
