Job Description

About American Health Communities (AHC)

American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit .

POSITION SUMMARY:

Full Time

The purpose of this position is to establish and direct the facility\xe2\x80\x99s overall day-to day operation, both internal and external, and coordinate and maintain compliance in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Tennessee Health Management, Inc. as delegated by the Corporate Board of Directors to maximize high standards of care to patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:

• Select and hire appropriate personnel to supervise activities of all departments.
• Determine staffing needs of the facility, and coordinate with Human Resources.
• Conduct in-service and supervisory training meetings.
• Meet with personnel as required and scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting issues, and/or the improvement of services.
• Monitor the financial status of facility and maintain an efficient accounting system.
• Comply with budget requirements to maintain effective cost of facility operation.
• Review physical plant and direct repairs/new construction programs within the financial structure of the facility and/or corporation.
• Initiate purchases of major equipment and supplies for the facility.
• Be aware of the appropriate admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Direct various committees of the facility, such as care plan, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget quality assessment and assurance, etc.
• Make routine rounds and authorize and conduct tours with facility staff, governmental representatives, visitors and others.
• Monitor procedures to ensure compliance with the state and federal guidelines, laws, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, protected health information (PHI), and other information relating to patients, employees and the facility.
• Ensure legal compliance in all areas of operations.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Maintain alliances with hospitals and other health care facilities in the community, and coordinate services through working and transfer agreements.
• Represent facility in coordination with government entities.
• Review and determine the valid license and certificates required for positions help in compliance with state and/or federal; requirements.
• Providing a plan of corrective action in response to regional audits.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Communication skills and active listening
• Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations. Responds promptly to customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs.
• Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results. Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
• Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations. Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information. Treats others with respect.
• Seeks increased responsibility. Sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry. Seeks additional information.
• Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Displays ease working with others. Contributes ideas and skills to team. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion. Solves problems in a timely manner.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare facility.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current state Nursing Home Administrator License

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Education Required

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications Required

• NursingHome Administrator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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