Position Summary: Under the leadership of the VP of Long-Term Care, the Administrator of Cordele Health and Rehab is an active member of the CRHS management team that works to implement the strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction of the enterprise. The Administrator is responsible for the overall operation and quality of nursing home care services and works very closely with the Administrator, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Administrative Team members, and Department Administrators to implement strategic and tactical facilities and environmental services-related goals and objectives. The Administrator provides leadership and guidance to Cordele Health and Rehab employees. The Administrator functions at a variety of levels and provides analysis and management decision-making as well as direct hands-on work. This position also serves on internal committees within the organization dealing with the management and operation of facility and staff. The Administrator provides reporting and analysis concerning program volumes, impact and market share.
Basic Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in public health, Business Administration or Health Care Administration. A master's degree is preferred.
Requires a level of experience normally acquired with a minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressively more responsible work, management and leadership experience in healthcare management, business administration, marketing or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
Maintains a current state license as a Long-term Care Administrator. Additional national certification as a Certified Nursing Home Administrator and/or Certified Assisted Living Administrator is highly desired. A FACHE designation is preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities: - Leads and manages subordinate department and functional areas related to long-term nursing and rehabilitate care; converting CRHS's vision and goals into actionable plans and directions related to the operation of CRNRC.
- Works with the Administrative Team to develop, update and implement the strategic and annual plans.
- Establishes both short and long-term goals for Cordele Health and Rehab and prepares corresponding strategic and annual financial plans and ensures budget variances are within acceptable limits.
- Provides overall direction, management, development and evaluations for the CRNRC staff.
- Provides leadership and establishes standards for the delivery of quality services and programs.
- Ensures that departmental quality, satisfaction and regulatory compliance standards are consistently either met or exceeded.
- Works to continuality improve the quality and timeliness of Cordele Health and Rehab services and programs provided by its staff and contractors.
- Manages monthly operating financials for CRNRC and works with the CFO or other members of finance to develop proactive remedial actions when necessary.
- Prepares, implements and manages all department policies and procedures and ensures their compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
- Maintains and updates Cordele Health and Rehab policies and procedures and ensures these plans comply with CRHS polices and all related JCAHO requirements.
- Works closely with the Administrator, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Administrative Team to recommend and maintain an organizational structure and staffing levels that accomplish CRHS's operational goals and objectives.
- Provides staff with opportunities to participate in staff development and regularly schedules in-service programs. Provides new employees with an orientation specific to the department, explaining the department's mission and goals and the importance of accomplishing them.
- Prepares and conducts probationary and annual employee evaluations that accurately reflect the employee's performance during the evaluation period. Provides employees with a summary of their strengths, areas for improvement and developmental plan for the future.
- Utilizes technology to analyze and develop statistical measures that summarize performance metrics.
- Ensures the continuous survey readiness of any and all regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and other governmental or regulatory agencies.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
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