Healthcare Administrator / LNHA

$110,710 - $141,030/Yr

Brookdale Senior Living - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

501-1,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

As a Healthcare Administrator at Brookdale Skyline, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day healthcare functions of our continuing care retirement community (CCRC). This facility encompasses four levels of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing, all situated on one campus. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided to our residents at all times, in compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing long-term care facilities. In this role, you will be tasked with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the healthcare programs and activities within the community. You will assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for these programs, ensuring they meet the needs of our residents. Regular reviews of community policies and procedures will be essential, with a minimum annual review to ensure compliance with regulations such as ADA and air quality standards. You will represent the community in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental bodies and third-party payers, and will conduct routine inspections to ensure that established policies and procedures are being followed. Your ability to make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director will be crucial in maintaining operational excellence. Additionally, you will assist in identifying and evaluating job-related functions to ensure safety and compliance, develop corrective action plans for deficiencies noted during inspections, and serve on various facility committees. Your leadership will extend to delegating authority to staff, consulting with department directors to improve services, and ensuring that training programs are effectively conducted. You will also be responsible for reviewing financial statements and addressing resident complaints, ensuring that all policies regarding resident discharges and changes are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day health care functions of the community in accordance with current standards and regulations.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct health care programs and activities.
• Review community policies and procedures periodically to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Represent the community in dealings with outside agencies and provide authorized representation when necessary.
• Conduct routine inspections of the community to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating job-related functions for safety and compliance.
• Develop plans of correction for deficiencies noted during inspections.
• Serve on various committees and provide reports to the governing board.
• Delegate authority and responsibility to staff as necessary.
• Consult with department directors to improve services and eliminate problem areas.
• Assist in planning and conducting training programs for staff.
• Review and interpret monthly financial statements for responsible departments.
• Address resident complaints and grievances, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with policies regarding resident discharges and changes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator's license or meet state licensure requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) setting.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge sufficient to lead and review the work of others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement