Administrator

Administrator

STGi is currently seeking an Administrator to provide services at our Georgia War Veterans Home.

JOB SUMMARY : The primary purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to residents at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by federal, state and local entities.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all programs in the facility.
• Ensure that each resident receives necessary care and services to attain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being consistent with the resident's comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
• Participate in the facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and during emergencies.
• Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility.
• Relay information relative to survey findings, plans of correction, monitoring guidelines and follow-up survey results to appropriate parties.
• Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies; ensure such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring.
• Ensure the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of facility policies and procedures that govern the operations of the facility.
• Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors and the general public follow the facility's established policies and procedures.
• Review the facility's policies and procedures at least annually and make changes to ensure continued compliance with current regulations as necessary.
• Ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents and misappropriation of resident property as well as established facility policies and procedures to investigate such allegations and oversee training as required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures governing the management and control of protected health information (PHI) (e.g., assignment and use of passwords, unauthorized use or release of PHI, etc.).
• Ensure that human resource management policies and programs comply with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ensure the Infection Preventionist and / or Quality Assurance team members are identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood / body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
• Ensure the facility and resident environment remain as free of accidents as possible and that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents, including identifying and analyzing hazards and risks, implementing interventions and monitoring the effectiveness of those interventions when necessary.
• Assist the Medical Director in the development and implementation of medical and nursing services policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
• Ensure that the therapeutic recreation activity programs are planned, implemented and evaluated to meet the needs and interests of residents to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care.
• Ensure the integration of resident's rights with all aspects of resident care.
• Oversee community awareness programs as necessary to keep the community informed of the facility's programs, services, activities, etc.
• Ensure that information management systems are in place to support facility operations including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) related issues, network security and protection of PHI.
• Observe, monitor and evaluate outcomes of all facility programs, policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and fulfill administrative and professional responsibility.
• Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating / correcting problem areas and / or improving services.
• Develop marketing, public relations and community outreach strategies.
• Plan, implement and provide integration between the facility and other community resources including hospitals and other organizations.
• Develop and implement a facility compliance program that meets state and federal requirements.
• Oversee processes that prevent fraudulent activities.
• Ensure that the food and nutrition services program meet the nutritional needs of the residents.
• Develop and implement written facility policies and procedures that ensure reporting of crimes in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Provide oversight for the admission, transfer and discharge of all residents from the facility in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the development of an all-hazards emergency preparedness and response plan.
• Serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., infection prevention and control, QAPI, etc.) and provide written / oral reports of such committee meetings as necessary; Act as a liaison between STGi and the Georgia Department of Veteran Services. Report any concerns from GDVS representatives to the Program Director.

Team Member Functions

Safety and Sanitation Functions

Budget and Planning Functions

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS :