Nursing Home Administrator jobs in Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• The Administrator leads and directs the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, federal and state government regulations and company policies/procedures so as to maintain quality care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility’s delivery of care

• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date

• Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions

• Works with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility’s operations, including setting priorities and job assignments

• Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback and assists, coaches and disciplines as needed

• Conducts regular rounds to ensure resident needs are being addressed, monitors operations of all departments, cleanliness and appearance of facility, and morale of staff

• Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of inter-departmental teamwork is maintained

• Maintains a working knowledge and ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and company Quality Assurance Standards

• Monitors employee relations practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies

• Promotes practices that maintain high morale and staff retention; including effective communication, prompt problem resolution and positive reinforcement

• Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education

• Manages facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables and receivables

• Monitors business office activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed

• Develops and implements a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues

• Leads and monitors key marketing staff and plays an active role in carrying out the marketing plan

• Develops positive relationships on behalf of the company with the government regulators, families, area health care community and the community at large

• Supervises, conducts and participates in department and facility education activities and staff meetings

• Demonstrates availability to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

• Demonstrates knowledge of all state rules and regulations and provides adequate instruction regarding such rules and regulations to appropriate staff

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Possesses a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Maintains a current, valid Illinois State Nursing Home Administrator’s License

• Possesses a minimum two (2) years applicable management or comparable experience in a long term care setting

• Possesses strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care

• Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs

• Meets health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin test

• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person