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Athena Health Care Systems Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Lowell, Massachusetts
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Job Summary:
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to join our team! As a key leader, you will direct the day-to-day functions of our 123-bed skilled nursing facility to ensure the highest degree of quality care and services are provided to our residents. Salaried role ranging from $155,000 to $170,000 with weekly pay.
Education & Experience:
Must possess an active and unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator's license in Massachusetts.
At least two (2) years' experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or a health-related industry is required.
Must possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in Federal and State regulations.
Prior long-term care administration training and experience preferred as a licensed nursing home administrator.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee, direct, and enforce regulatory compliance of applicable local, state, federal, and town regulations to meet and/or exceed quality of care and services.
Enforce quality of care, quality of life, standards of practice, QI/QM to ensure positive resident outcomes.
Conduct rounds throughout the facility.
Enforce Privacy Practices to ensure the protection of individuals' health information.
Report the needs of the facility to the Governing Body and Director of Operations as appropriate.
Oversee all aspects of personnel administration.
Ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified personnel.
Develop and maintain positive public relations and effective marketing.
Ensure that resident's personal and property rights are protected as well as their safety and well-being.
Uphold and monitor daily staffing patterns to meet the needs of the residents.
Staffing adjustments made as needed.
Quality Assurance through regular mandated meetings, audits, rounds reviews, and resident, family & staff interviews.
Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
Contribute to and promote resident and family relations.
Follow policies and procedures and professional standards of practice as well as management-mandated reporting for continuous oversight.
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess strong leadership and supervisory skills, and independent decision-making skills.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have training in long-term care administration and professional license.
Must possess strong management and financial operations of the facility, along with knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.
Must develop and maintain positive public relations/marketing plan.
Must ensure a safe and sanitary physical environment and implement a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance and Safety Program.
Ensure the provision of safety/supplies.
Ongoing effective written and verbal communication.
Uphold professional demeanor at all times.
Must be on call 24 hours/7 days a week, via cell phone, beeper, with emergency response to the facility as needed.
Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with the interdisciplinary team and medical staff and supervise professional and non-professional personnel, including APRN & Consultants.
About Us:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).