LNHA (Wauconda, Il)

SUMMARY: The Administrator directs the day to day functions of the facility in accordance with current

federal and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the

highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facilitys programs and activities in

accordance with guidelines issued by the governing board.

Assist department directors in the development, use, and implementation of departmental policies

and procedures and professional standards of practice.

Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow the facilitys established

policies and procedures.

Conduct daily meetings with appropriate staff during facility inspections to discuss survey findings

and formulation of plans of action/correction.

Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies. Ensure such plans incorporate

timetables and methods of monitoring to ensure that such deficiencies do no recur.

Review and check competence of workforce and make necessary adjustments/corrections as

required or that may become necessary.

Assist in recruitment and selection of competent department directors, supervisors, facility nonlicensed staff, consultants, etc.

Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary.

Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in

eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.

Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of inservice training classes and on-the-job training and orientation programs to assure that current

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A Bachelors Degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration or health related
degree is preferred.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Nursing Home Administrator
2 years experience in a Supervisor role, healthcare experience preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as
well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action
Must be able to read and interpret financial records, reports etc.
Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports etc., to personnel, residents,
family members, visitors, and government agencies.