POSITION SUMMARY

As an Administrator, you'll oversee all aspects of the healthcare operations, from finances and facility management to regulatory compliance and resident care in healthcare, assisted living, and memory support. This role requires a unique blend of leadership, organizational skills, and compassion to effectively manage staff, meet state and federal regulations, and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. You will serve as the bridge between the nursing home staff, medical professionals, residents, and their families, ensuring a harmonious and efficient environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the health center’s programs, activities, and services. 

· Assist with the development of the health services organizational structure and articulate the roles of department heads within that structure. 

· Interpret the health services standards and guidelines, federal regulations, and state regulations to Associates, Residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as required and ensure they are followed. 

· Represent the health service both internally and externally; including government agencies, third party vendors, and the general population. Work harmoniously with the community’s other department managers concerning level of care transitions and general communication as well as all other interactions that promote an efficient and effective overall community operation. 

· Assist with the development and administration of the health services overall budget process such that accurate forecasting of expenses and cost control result. Ensure that adequate financial records and reports are prepared and submitted as required. 

· Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional and auxiliary Associates are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the Residents. 

· Maintain an excellent working relationship with the local medical profession and other health related organizations through formal working and transfer agreements. 

· Abide by established policies including maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. 

· Practice and observe all safety and loss prevention programs.

· Act as a back-up for marketing including, SNF tours and inquiry phone calls.

· Plan, facilitate, and participate in in-service training programs. 

· Participate in the Manager on Duty program.

· May require some weekend and evening hours.

· Supports the Mission and Values of the community.

· Ensures that the delivery of care is in keeping with the mission and tenants of the Catholic faith ethical and religious directives and Catholic social teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience: 

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in health care/business administration or related field

· Three to five years’ experience as an Administrator, preferably in a CCRC setting

· Valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Kansas

· Catholic preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

· Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and       speaking the primary language of the Residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as       safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure       manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and       correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of       customers or Associates of organization.

· Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in       all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and       decimals. 

o Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

· Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to       carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several       concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to analyze information, problems,       situations, practices and procedures to accomplish defining the problem       or objective, identifying relevant factors or concerns, identifying       patterns, formulating logical and objective conclusions, and recognizing       alternatives and their implications. 

· Computer Skills:

• Proficient       in the use of 2007 Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and       Power Point.
• Familiar       with software applications for submission of MDS, etc.
• Ability       to respond to computerized logs and notification of location of Resident       calls.

· Competencies:

• Knowledge       of federal and state employment laws
• Extensive       knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Excellent       oral and written communication skills, as well as exceptional customer       service skills
• Effective       interviewing skills
• Excellent       interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively manage conflict       resolution 
• Detail       oriented and excellent organizational and follow-through skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.