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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
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
BENEFITS:
At Senior Care Centers we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.
Other benefits of the Interim Administrator role include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Vacation and Paid Time Off
- Sick
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Training for CEU’s Credits
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