Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Consultant, AZ

Position Description

Nursing home administrators supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand.  

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor´s Degree in Public Administration or Health Services Administration and a State Nursing Home Administrator License. 

• Must have received a “Cleared” result in criminal background check. 

• At least 3 years’ experience in related field. 

Essential Job Functions and Tasks:

• Organization – Nursing homes can prove busy and chaotic, so you must have excellent organizational skills. 

• Communication – All administrators need to communicate effectively with residents and their families as well as nursing home staff and outside medical professionals. 

• Technology – Nursing homes use electronic health records systems and similar technology, so you’ll need to know how to use them properly. 

• Analysis – Knowing how to analyze a situation or problem and to find a workable solution will serve you well in this career. 

• Leadership – You must set an example for your employees and create a safe environment for personnel and residents. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS: 

Though most nursing home administrators work typical business hours, many positions require overtime to ensure that all of the administrator’s obligations have been fulfilled. Since nursing homes remain in operation 24 hours per day, administrators might have to come to work in the evenings and on weekends. 

This is especially true during an emergency situation. Administrators have to advocate for their patients and residents to ensure they receive the highest level of patient care. If a family member of a resident voices a concern, he or she often talks directly with the administrator to resolve the problem. After-hours issues can extend the work day, so administrators have to be prepared for this. 

Administrator’s Responsibilities: 

• Hiring, training, and firing nursing home staff members, from clinical workers to administrative personnel.  

• Conducting performance reviews on employees to determine effectiveness and work ethic.  

• Meeting with prospective residents to tour the facility and to learn about the services provided.  

• Communicating with residents and prospective residents as well as their families.  

• Working with clinical staff to create a plan of care for each resident and to oversee residents’ progress and condition.  

• Advocating for residents so they receive the standard of care they deserve.  

• Instituting policies, rules, and procedures for the facility to protect everyone involved and to comply with governmental regulations.  

• Establishing a practical budget for the facility and allocating funds to specific departments or expenses as needed.  

• Overseeing the billing of residents for services rendered.  

• Managing janitorial and support staff to ensure the facility remains clean and well-run.  

• Leading teams in the nursing home to ensure all staff members meet goals and fulfill residents’ expectations.  

• Deciding when to send residents to other health care facilities, such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers.  

• Overseeing the transportation of residents to other facilities or locations.  

• Serving as an agent of change to ensure the nursing home evolves with the times.  

• Upgrading equipment and technology in the facility to reflect the changing needs of its residents.  

• Making presentations to the nursing home’s board of directors or other executive team members.  

• Brainstorming solutions for financial or practical problems that arise during the facility’s operation.  

• Providing regular safety training for all personnel.  

• Helping families cope with their loved one’s condition and progress.  

• Coordinating visits from other health care professionals, such as physicians and occupational therapists.  

• Scheduling social or physical activities for residents based on their abilities.  

Operations Responsibilities: 

• Staffing 

• Payroll 

• Benefits administration 

• In-service education 

• Budget review

• Analysis of capital expenditures 

Salary: based on experience

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter along with your current CV to:  ksvee@ahinstitute.com.