Operations Assistant

General Purpose

Under the direction of the facility Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant (sometimes also referred to as Assistant Administrators or others holding similar titles) assists in directing the day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing facility in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The Operations Assistant assists facility leadership in providing the highest practical care to facility patients and assists in managing the facility in a fiscally responsible, and compliant manner.

Essential Duties

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistants assists to oversee the facility's provision of quality patient care by working closely with the facility Director of Nursing and other key clinical staff members.

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant assists in all operations functions of the facility as required by applicable law.

• The Operations Assistant may assist in developing marketing plans for census growth and monitor census and payor mix daily

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant may plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's programs and activities.

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant may help to formulate and monitor facility's financial budget and evaluate variance performance to budget on an ongoing basis to help facilitate the financial health of the facility.

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant may oversee the facility's adoption of policies, procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operation of the facility.

• As assigned by the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant holds direct reports accountable.

• The Operations Assistant is a role model for the facility's Mission, Vision and Values.

• The Operations Assistant works to ensure all employees, residents and families are treated with love and respect.

• As assigned, the Operations Assistant is involved in community groups and developing/maintaining relationships with local hospital leadership and other key community leaders.

• As directed, the Operations Assistant monitors legal and regulatory changes applicable to the facility's operations.

• The Operations Assistant understands applicable staffing level requirements and works to facilitate facility staffing in a manner to meet the needs of patient care

• Monitors and directs execution of policy and procedural changes.

• Under the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Operations Assistant is actively involved in resolving HR issues and risk management situations within the facility.

• The Operations Assistant may oversee capital improvements

• Develop and maintains a good reputation within the industry and community.

• The Operations Assistant communicates frequently, honestly...