RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete the required 1,000 hours of training in long term care administration, becoming familiar with the Standard of Practice for Administrators and achieving a level of competency in the oversight of all departments of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in an academic institution of higher education, completing courses towards attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree of Long Term Care and/or a related field that includes fifteen (15) academic credit hours in long term care administration which encompasses all the domains of the NAB; or submit proof of having a bachelor’s degree in any subject and complete (15) academic credit hours in Long Term Care Administration which encompasses all the domains of the NAB
• Have submitted the required application and fees
• Have a signed agreement (AIT Assignment Agreement) with Preceptor
• Be willing to apply the time and effort necessary to complete the 1,000 hours of internship in addition to any full or part time employment
• Assume responsibility to obtain verification of hours completed from an assigned administrator, director or supervisor
• Be open and honest with the Preceptor in discussing knowledge and experience to determine areas of concentration during internship
• Provide feedback to the Preceptor and THHS on the strengths and weakness of the internship
• Notify the State if the Preceptor is out of compliance with the regulations for Preceptors or is not providing the required supervision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To assure resident safety.
• Complete the Self-Assessment Tool and develop an AIT plan with the Preceptor
• Become familiar with the Standards of Practice for Long Term Care Administrators
• Become familiar with the job description and leadership responsibilities of the Department Heads and assume an active leadership role as their assistant
• Actively participate in management decisions during problem solving sessions
• Become familiar with the myriad of duties to be accomplished within a nursing facility to provide the highest quality of care
• Understand the contribution each position within the facility makes to the overall success of the program
• Conduct daily rounds using eyes, ears and nose and report any concerns or problems to the appropriate manager. Follow up to assure a solution is reached
• Chair at least one committee meeting in each department to learn the different ways and means to reach consensus
• Present at least on education program relating to Ethics and others as assigned
• Assist in the (a) admission (b) discharged of a resident
• Attend care plans during the rotation in Nursing, Social Services, Dietary and Activities departments to understand the key role each plays in resident care
• Read the 24 hour Report and Weight Loss Report and make recommendations to assure positive outcomes, paying particular attention to skin integrity
• Manage one complaint/incident investigation (real or simulated) from report to completion
• Conduct a mock survey of each department during the rotation and report deficiencies and plans of correction to the Department Head
• Develop a staff schedule log (real or mock) for one month
• Become familiar with accounting tasks such as but not limited to, accounts payable, receivables, setting up trust fund and logging to the general ledger etc...
• Complete daily log of hours for Department Head verification and signature
• Complete any additional assignments or readings from the Preceptor
• Meet with the Preceptor on a weekly basis but no less than once per week for supervision and to problem solve areas of concern
• Complete a final report of the internship and an evaluation of the Preceptor
• Supports and participates in common teamwork
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Reports complaints, problems and concerns regarding co-workers, management or residents in accordance with company policy
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other duties as assigned

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; exempt position

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