Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Requirements

• Current knowledge of state and federal laws governing the operation of nursing facilities
• 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
• Ability to formulate operations strategies and to achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and time frames
• Practical training in daily nursing facility operations, departmental organization and management, community resources and interrelationships
• 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
• Demonstrates competency in financial management, budgeting and allocation of resources
• 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
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient/resident in all interactions
• Ability to understand and to follow written and/or verbal directions
• Able to express self adequately in oral and/or written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, other professional staff, consultants and residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan