Nursing Home Administrator - Brewster Village

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Strategic Planning

• Develops an annual work plan which outlines goals and objectives of the department based upon the needs of Outagamie County.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of Brewster Village employees to achieve quality resident care.
• Directs and coordinates preparation of budgets; monitors and controls revenues and expenditures.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the households for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, investigates and reports all incidents and accidents, and observes the team for safe work habits.

Department Management

• Monitors and evaluates team and individual performance/work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work.
• Develops internal policies and procedures to provide guidance and direction for staff.
• Directs investigations into incidents and activities where required by law, or to assure propriety of conduct, behavior, and procedures.
• Oversees recruiting and selection of staff, including interviewing and hiring key personnel, approving policies and assigning responsibilities for hiring other employees.
• Provides knowledge and direction to staff in all households, assures that the households have needed resources (community links, materials and supplies).
• Ensures that all households participate in Quality Improvement and that appropriate follow up is taken to assure quality outcomes, performs professional audits and observations to confirm the competency of all household staff.

Team Development

• Promotes empowerment of the team in providing resident centered care, participates in team problem solving, monitors team members' performance and provides feedback through coaching and counseling.
• Ensures the team is collaborating closely with each other and understands their responsibilities.
• Promotes continuous professional growth by identifying development opportunities for self and staff, and embedding these activities into annual work plans in a fair and equitable manner.
• Maintains healthy team dynamics by creating an environment of trust, open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team effort.
• Provides regular, constructive coaching and feedback that motivates and inspires staff, addresses performance concerns appropriately, and encourages creativity, responsible risk-taking, and continuous improvement.
• Recognizes and reinforces outstanding individual and team contributions to foster a positive and motivating work environment.

Relationship Building

• Consults with superiors, governmental agencies, and others to assure that treatment efforts are related to objectives.
• Ensures timely and professional communication on facility activities and initiatives with leadership, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and partner organizations
• Confers with professionals related to the operation of Brewster Village and treatment of residents.
• Serves as consultant on long term care matters to other County agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Health Care Administration, with three to six years administrative and managerial experience.
• Prior experience in long-term or short-term rehab / SNF (skilled nursing facility) operations
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrated track record in quality improvement, compliance, or project management is preferred
• Prior County Government Experience is preferred
• Must have a Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator's license

Required or Preferred Skills

• Skilled in supervising, assigning, and evaluating the work of staff in a fair and objective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions regarding the selection, discipline, and discharge of employees. 
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including state/federal statutes, codes, financial statements, medical reports, County ordinances, contracts, and other correspondence. 
• Ability to prepare Board, personnel, and other reports, policy and procedure statements and effective performance appraisals. 
• Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, accounting, personnel, and counseling terminology. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—with County personnel, residents, guardians, Association staff, State and Federal employees, County Board members, legislators, and the general public, while effectively coordinating activities and managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to offer expertise and guidance as needed and requested. 
• Ability to assure that federal, state and local laws as well as accepted professional standards and principles of professional organization, boards and councils are followed. 
• Ability to see person-centered care as an important component in providing residents with a sense of health and well-being.
• Ability to set the tone for a respectful, positive workplace culture by modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.