Administrator Merkel Texas

This position is located in Merkel, Texas Administrator Job Description Department Administration Reports to Chief Operating Officer Reporting to this position All Department Heads Job Classification Administrative/Leadership/Management Position Purpose Leads, guides and directs the operations of the healthcare facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents. Required Qualifications The Administrator must possess: A valid, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator's license in the state. Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulationsand guidelines pertaining to long-term care. Major Duties and Responsibilities Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the facility as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Identifies, in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and selected department heads, the facility's key performance indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators such as the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process throughout the facility. Develops and executes a census and occupancy management strategy that results in improved census and improved fiscal health for the facility. Leads and coordinates daily, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly management team meetings to discuss priorities and develop solutions with facility leaders such as census, collections, clinical health, survey readiness, customer service satisfaction, activity participation, etc. Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as necessary. Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and services across an interdisciplinary team approach as evidenced by adequate, and competent facilitystaff,employeeturnover,general cleanliness,physical plantcondition, andoptimalresident functioning-physically and psychosocially. Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the residents and/or resolve issues. Leads budget development with department heads. Leads, guides and directs facility readiness related to health inspection surveys, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) surveys, and any other regulatory entity or requirement. Ensures the facility's plan of correction response to any regulatory inspection survey is completed, adequate, implemented and timely. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.