Entry level nursing home administrator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to manage the daily operations of your facility to ensure optimum resident care in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines, the facility's established policies and procedures, and as directed by management.

The Administrator will treat each resident fairly, kindly, and show them dignity and respect. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, all staff and governmental agencies. They will lead all departments and multidisciplinary teams with efficiency. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and Guiding the department heads to ensure residents receive excellent care
• Collaborating with the Marketing Director to increase facility census with appropriate ratio mix of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and managed care and private
• Partnering with DON to assure staffing requirements are met to achieve daily PPD
• Working with Infection Preventionist to ensure regulations are followed
• Establishing a positive culture of employee engagement
• Monitoring and maintaining the facility operational budget
• Requiring high patient satisfaction scores
• Minimizing patient falls by optimizing resident care
• Ensuring that Business Office collects on all receivables
• Following protocols required for successful surveys
• Following all company policies and procedures
• Representing the facility in dealings with outside agencies or internal management
• Interpreting the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members and visitors
• Keeping updated on state and federal regulations as they pertain to skilled nursing
• Conducting daily stand-up meeting
• Attending meetings as required

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Must have a high school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Account, or Healthcare Administration preferred

Must have valid California NHA License

Qualifications / Experience

Must have minimum of 1 year experience working as an Administrator in skilled nursing setting

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate proficiently in English language

Must be familiar with Title 22, CDPH, CAHF and other regulatory agencies and legislations

Working Conditions

Work environment may be warm

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bed, twist, walk and move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet