Nursing Home Administrator

Company: LeaderStat
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 16, 2021

Job Description:

Beautifully appointed--Senior Living community with full range of care from independent living to assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing in the West Des Moines, Iowa area seeks licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA, NHA)-- to oversee operations within their SNF. This organization develops positive relationships with residents, their families and the whole staff too. Encouraging one another and supporting each other's success through mentoring is the name of the game. If your--operations skills--lean toward the Servant Leadership model of management, then this will be an outstanding match for you! Nursing Home Administrator Job Description Nursing Home Administrator job duties are considerable. This position acts as the director of the facility and is ultimately responsible for all patient care and business decisions. Specifically, Nursing Home Administrator job duties--include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility and keep the organization on track for its long term goals and mission
• Coordinate and provide leadership to each clinical, managerial, and custodial team, and ensure that they work together effectively
• Hire (and fire) staff and employees at every level
• Ensure the facility operates in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure residents' individual care plans are being followed
• Provide regular safety and compliance training
• Create and maintain a budget
• Oversee billing and set fees
• Act as the 'face' of the organization to the governing board, the public, and residents' families; and as a liaison between staff, residents, and families Given the 24/7 nature of nursing homes, Nursing Home Administrators often work non-standard hours, and/or more than forty hours per week, and may be on-call on nights, weekends, and holidays. The Nursing Home Administrator role requires little to no clinical work. Most time is spent interacting with residents, families and staff, or in meetings, and requires excellent skills in time and stress management, a calm, patient, and professional demeanor, and deep understanding of both the clinical and business aspects of running an acute care or nursing facility. Job Titles Related to Nursing Home Administrator (NHA): Depending on the size and focus of the facility, Nursing Home Administrators sometimes go by other names, such as LNHA, NHA, Assisted Nursing Home Administrator. Nursing Home Administrator Job Requirements: The minimum educational requirement for Nursing Home Administrator jobs is a Bachelor's of Science degree from an accredited college or university. However, most Nursing Home Administrators have a Master's of Health Administration (MHA) or a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in healthcare management. State licensure is also required. Qualified candidates for Nursing Home Administrator positions are those with years of experience in the senior living, nursing home, or healthcare fields, and who have specialized training in the areas of health and gerontology. Further, those already in Nursing Home Administrator jobs are required to accrue 150 continuing education credits every 5 years. Ideal candidates will enjoy:
• The backing of a regional provider that is financially stable
• Being a part of a truly supportive team
• Earning competitive salary and generous benefits
• Having future potential career growth opportunities Ideal candidates will bring:
• Iowa Nursing Home Administrator's license
• 3-5 years of experience as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operations leader
• A gift for mentoring and encouraging teams to develop--
• Great communication skills, written and verbal
• A true affinity for working with seniors and their families
• Solid understanding of QAPI and PDPM
• Knowledge of the rules of participation
• Fundamental kindness If this description really sums you up, then what are you waiting for? Email your resume today for immediate consideration: mkoch@leaderstat.com Or if you have questions, please call Michelle Koch, Executive Search Consultant, at 480-991-0218 x303. LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Keywords: LeaderStat, West Des Moines , Nursing Home Administrator, Healthcare , West Des Moines, Iowa