Head Nurse - Nursing Home jobs in Portland, ME

Description

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Manchester, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s continuum of care

We are looking for an experienced, full time Nursing Home Administrator to join our management team. 

Benefits:

· Comprehensive healthcare plan 

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Additional pay if you are enrolled in another employer sponsored healthcare plan

· Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available

· Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401k Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

Job Responsibilities

· The Administrator maintains ultimate responsibility for center operations and is expected to be available during off hours and on weekends as necessary

· Create a culture within the center that actively supports the CCNH mission 

· Ensure that ethical business practices are followed at all times

· Develop and implement a QPPI plan in compliance with established CCNH guidelines 

· Monitor Standards of Care and Quality Indicators and incorporate results into the QAPI process 

· In conjunction with the Medical Director, ensure that all licensed independent practitioners are credentialed and operate within CCNH, Federal and State policies and regulations

· Participate in analysis and corrective plans related to any quality standards that do not meet established thresholds 

· Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to other employees as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties

· Ensure that resident rights are integrated into all aspects of resident care

· Actively participate in the investigation, reporting and follow-up of all incidents

· Implement and monitor recruitment, selection and hiring process to ensure effective staffing of all budgeted positions 

· Establish and lead monthly recruitment and retention committee and implement effective programs to retain employees

· Ensure that center operates in compliance with State and Federal employment laws, including but not limited to EEO, Child Labor, INS Regulations and Federal Wage and Hour

· Oversee coaching, counseling and disciplinary process in compliance with established CCNH standards

· Actively participate in the termination process and ensure compliance with all CCNH policies and State and Federal laws

· Monitor census mix and Medicare/Medicaid acuity mix to meet or exceed budgeted guidelines

· Demonstrate ability to control expenses within budgeted guidelines and utilize spend-down sheets for all supply and expense accounts 

Requirements

· Bachelor Degree in health care administration, business administration or related field

· Licensed NHA by the state of New Hampshire or eligible for reciprocity

· Two years of experience working as a Nursing Home Administrator or two years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care facility and successful completion of an AIT program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.