Skilled Nursing Site Administrator

SUMMARY

The SNF Site Administrator is responsible to the governing Board for the nursing facility organization and overall management. This individual is also responsible to assist those in management positions in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new programs within the Division. The SNF Site Administrator assures responsibility for facility compliance with all statutory and accrediting authority. They are a member of the interdisciplinary care planning team and is readily accessible to residents and staff for consultations. They ensure the functioning of the resident council, and sets an example for all staff, consultants, and other affiliated with the nursing home. This position requires demonstrated skills in program planning, a creative approach to problem solving, excellent verbal and written skills, and the ability to be self-directed and to work collaboratively.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors from an accredited education institution.

• Your degree must have included (or be supplemented by) successful completion of 15 credit hours of course work at an accredited educational institution in the following five areas:
• Nursing Home Administration
• Health Care Financial Management
• Legal Issues in Health Care
• Gerontology
• Personnel Management

Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as Nursing Home Administrator.

EXPERIENCE

3 - 5 years of management experience in long-term care required.