Healthcare Administrator

$110,000 - $110,000/Yr

Confidential - Rockford, IL

Full-time - Senior

Rockford, IL

About the position

The Healthcare Administrator is responsible for the overall operation of the Health Center, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing quality care to residents. This role involves leadership, operational oversight, financial management, and advocacy for resident rights, making it a critical position in the healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to meet community goals in operations, human resources, sales, and resident care.
• Oversee Resident Care staff, including hiring, training, counseling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with staff orientation, training, and ongoing education requirements.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Represent the Health Center in relationships with outside agencies and healthcare providers.
• Advocate for resident rights and ensure conditions for licensure are met.
• Implement corporate initiatives within the care center.
• Monitor practices to ensure consistency with current standards and regulations.
• Manage grievances and issues regarding resident care.
• Establish and sustain a quality assessment/performance improvement program.
• Ensure proper maintenance of clinical records for residents.
• Identify and report deviations from safe practice and risk management issues.
• Participate in resident and family education and counseling.
• Manage emergency situations according to safety and disaster policies.
• Support employee and resident survey processes to develop improvement programs.
• Coordinate with leadership on special events and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Nursing Home Administrator License in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Experience working with the geriatric population.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in management roles for at least 3 years in a healthcare setting.
• Continuing education credits in healthcare administration.

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan