The Nursing Home Administrator is responsible for ensuring delivery of the highest quality of care to our patients and residents. 

• Manages the operations of the facility; contributes to the development, implementation and maintenance of objectives; complies with company policies and procedures and Long-Term Care Standards and Regulations
• Monitors and regulates the employment and scheduling of personnel in relation to Resident census levels
• Initiates and sustains employee retention efforts; conducts performance evaluations for Department Heads; approves all evaluations and disciplinary action for all personnel
• Maintains strict confidentiality of Residents’ and employees’ Protected Health Information (PHI) as required by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
• Maintains familiarity with Emergency Evacuation / Disaster Plan and ensures training of staff
• Reviews Pre-Admission screening for new admits / re-admits with the Admissions Coordinator; provides guidance regarding approval of prospective Residents, considering their acuity level and the facility’s ability to meet their needs
• Establishes and maintains procedures to ensure Licensed and Certified personnel have current credentials
• Chairs and serves on various committees; ensures that departmental meetings are held at least monthly
• Conducts daily rounds, reviews findings with Nursing Director regarding Residents’ conditions indicating treatment/care changes
• Evaluates Rehabilitation / Restorative Programs and ensures their effective delivery
• Coordinates ongoing audits and assessments of quality care in accordance with the Q.A. Committee
• Ensures Resident Care meets Federal and State Regulations and guidelines and is consistent with current standards of practice
• Provides guidance, counseling and discipline of employees and ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in the personnel file
• Develops and reviews Plan of Correction for deficiency statements following State and Federal visits and ensures the facility follows the Plan of Correction’s compliance requirements

Must have a current Mississippi Nursing Home Administrator’s license, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field, or Business; preferably a minimum of five years’ experience as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with knowledge of Long-Term Care regulations, Medicaid and Medicare, principles and practices of Nursing Home Administration