Assistant Executive Director

Full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefit package.

Under the direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Assistant Executive Director leads and directs certain aspects of the facility operations in accordance with state and federal regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

DUTIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of care.
• Assists the ED in managing facility operations. May assist in setting priorities and job assignments, communicating policies, evaluating performance, coaching, and disciplining as needed. Acts in the role of Executive Director as needed with limited or full authority, as appropriate.
• Assists Executive Director with conducting regular rounds to ensure resident needs are being addressed. Monitors operations and appearance of assigned departments.
• Maintains a working knowledge and ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and company Quality Assurance standards.
• Supports and assists the Executive Director in monitoring employee relations and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. Promotes practices that maintain high morale and staff retention; including effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and positive reinforcement.
• Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.
• Supports and assists the Executive Director in management of facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables and receivables. Monitors business office activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed.
• Supports and assists the ED in developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues. Leads and monitors key marketing staff and plays an active role in carrying out the marketing plan.
• Develops positive relationships on behalf of the company with the government regulators, families, area health care community, and the community at large.
• Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner.
• Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately and assists in resolving the matter in a professional manner.
• Assists the Executive Director in ensuring the building and grounds are properly maintained and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Ensures any hazardous conditions are addressed; ensures Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Maintains a current, valid Nursing Home Administrator's License.
• Possesses a minimum one (1) year applicable management or comparable experience in a long-term care setting.
• Possesses strong knowledge regarding state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

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