Administrator in Training - Royal Terrace Healthcare

The primary responsibility of your job position is to complete the required 1000 hours of training in long term care administration, becoming familiar with the Standards of Practice for Administrators and achieving a level of competency in the oversight of all departments of the facility; to assist the day-to-day functions of the facility following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times. Upon completion you will accept an assignment as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives day-to-day supervision from the Administrator or Department Head of the assigned department; will assist Department Head in the general supervision of personnel within the assigned department, during each rotation
• 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 descriptions 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 department 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 one continuing education program relating to Ethics, and others as assigned.
• Assist in the (a) admission (b) discharge 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
• 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 scheduling log (real or mock) for one month
• Become familiar with accounting tasks such as, but not limited to, accounts payable, receivables, setting up trust funds, logging to the general ledger etc
• Complete any additional assignments or readings from the preceptor
• Meet with the preceptor on a scheduled basis but no less than once per week for supervision and to problem solve areas of concern
• CNA License upon hire or willing to obtain while in the program
• Perform all other duties, as requested

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to integrate diverse forms of information into a coherent whole
• Ability to interpret and implement the rules and regulations governing nursing facilities
• Must have a management style that is service oriented, with an awareness of, and a willingness to utilize the strengths of an interdisciplinary team of staff, volunteers and families, recognizing the importance of each.
• Skill in interviewing, evaluating and advising
• Must be able to read and interpret financial records, reports, etc
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration or another health-related degree is preferred but not required.
• Current CNA license or obtain licensure while in program
• After successful program completion, must be willing to serve in an Administrator capacity in a Vivage managed/owned community (which may lead to relocation within the State of Colorado)
• A minimum, two years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or nursing facility preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all areas of the facility
• Moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
• Communicates with the maintenance personnel, nursing staff, and other department supervisors
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc.throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which includes a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

OTHER:

• This is a full-time position with benefits
• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license
• Classification: non-exempt
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled. No Agencies or Affiliations please!