Nursing Home Director

POSITION: Nursing Home Director SUPERVISOR: Health Services Administrator DIVISION: Health Services Administration DEPARTMENT: Kickapoo Nursing Home Responsibilities: The Nursing Home Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a skilled and long-term care nursing facility.

While fostering a culture of compassionate care, this position requires a strong leader who can drive staff development, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

The Nursing Home Director will work closely with healthcare professionals, staff, and families to promote the well-being of residents while maintaining operational excellence.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Oversee Facility Operations: Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the nursing home, aligning policies with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance resident care and safety.

Manage financial aspects of the facility, including budgeting, billing, and resource allocation.

Supervise staff across various departments, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Ensure resident rights are upheld and advocate for their needs within the facility.

Coordinate with healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care plans tailored to individual resident needs.

Monitor quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care in assisted living and memory care settings.

Engage with families and residents to address concerns and improve service delivery.

Lead and Develop Staff: Recruit, orient, train, and retain competent and professional staff while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Manage Business Operations: Oversee admissions, billing, receivables, payables, payroll, and other financial aspects to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Manage facility budget.

Enhance Resident Services: Ensure that all therapeutic, recreational, and rehabilitative programs meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.

Maintain a Safe and Comfortable Environment: Assure that the nutritional, medical, and overall wellness needs of residents are met in a caring and compliant setting.

Work with facility management and consultants in planning all operational aspects, including setting priorities and job assignments.

Monitor each departments activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach and discipline as needed.

Conduct regular rounds to ensure resident needs are being addressed, monitor operations of all departments, cleanliness, and appearance of the facility, and morale of the staff.

Maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations, and company Quality Assurance standards.

Monitor employee relation practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Promote practices that maintain high morale and staff retention, including effective communication, prompt problem r...