JOB PURPOSE:
The Interim Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Maryland Veterans Home, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care facilities. Under the direction of the Area Vice President, the Administrator will lead efforts to provide high-quality care for residents while maintaining operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility. In addition, the Administrator will function as a Preceptor for this location.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Current knowledge of state and federal laws governing the operation of nursing facilities
2.Knowledge of licensing and payment programs, general business practices, nursing practice, psychology of resident care, personal care and social services, therapeutic and supportive long term care and services, and environmental health and safety relevant to nursing facility operations.
3.Ability to formulate operations strategies and to achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and time frames
4.Practical training in daily nursing facility operations, departmental organization and management, community resources and interrelationships.Able to represent interests of the facility to community, advocacy groups, government agencies and to the public
5.Ability to apply standards of professional practice to operations of nursing facility and to establish criteria to assure that care provided meets established standards of quality.
6.Demonstrates competency in financial management, budgeting and allocation of resources
7.Ability to develop and implement administrative policies and procedures that reflect the center’s philosophy and mission in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
8.Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient/resident in all interactions.Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of resident rights.Able to act as a role model for center and staff
9.Ability to understand and to follow written and/or verbal directions.Abel to express self adequately in oral and/or written communication.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, other professional staff, consultants and residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies. Communicates effectively with staff members, other professional staff, consultants and patient/residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies.
11. Carries out all duties in accord with the center’s mission and philosophy
12. Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of patient/residents and center’s information
13. Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient/resident and center property.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
•Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
•Knowledge of state personnel licensing and registration requirements
•Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
•Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
•Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with corporate compliance program.
•Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
•Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
•Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
•Administratively responsible to ensure daily “Tenet Time” is presented and discussed with all partners prior to and following all shifts.
•Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor
•Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with center’s policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code.Able to arrive and begin work on
time.Able to respond to centers needs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
•Working knowledge and ability to comply with center policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
•Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of healthcare center.Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency
•Knowledge of human resources principles, labor laws and union contracts, where applicable, to manage personnel functions and to supervise department heads in personnel matters.Able to apply facility personnel policies to facts regarding employment actions without regard to race,
religion, age, national origin, sex or disability
•Able to foster interdisciplinary cooperation and coordination of quality assurance and quality improvement efforts
•Ability to provide leadership to AVP, Director of Health Services, Medical Director, Department
Heads and Consultants
•Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, family members, surrogates, legal representatives to respond to concerns, promptly resolve grievances and solve problems
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or related fields is required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
As a minimum, two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care Nursing Center.Should possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of Participation and state or federal regulations
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current and unrestricted Administrator licensure in state of practice
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Master’s Degree in related field preferred. Licensed Preceptor or LNHA with practice in the state of Maryland for 2+ years.
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