Exciting Career Opportunity! Nursing Home Executive Director

About the Company FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security and benefits plus the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get, the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Your direction and guidance are key to the effective and profitable operation of the facility. While providing the highest quality of care possible, your staff will make sure to comply with Kindred's policies and State/Federal rules and regulations. You'll be in charge of the clinical, administrative and service departments ? all working together to make sure Kindred's residents are taken care of with not only medical expertise but genuine involvement in their needs and feelings. Responsibilities:
Lead the planning process to develop goals for quality care, employee retention and financial performance

Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility; direct the hiring/training of personnel; implement control systems to ensure accountability in all departments

Ensure all employees receive orientation and ongoing training; act as Chairperson of the Performance Improvement Committee; and serve as the facility's Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator

Assist in drafting the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and ensure that all employees are trained in and adhere to its principles

Responsible for census development/marketing and preparation of the annual budgets for approval by Senior Regional Management

Act as spokesperson for the facility at community meetings and promote programs through the news media


Qualifications


Knowledge of Long-Term Care and Medicaid/Medicare regulations/standards as well as cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance is required. Must be flexible in work hours and work with a large staff and diverse client base. Requires effective communication/organization/prioritization skills and ability to direct and motivate the workforce. The Administrator is able to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Other requirements include a BS in healthcare administration, business, finance, a clinical specialty or equivalent long-term care experience. Should have two years of experience as a licensed Administrator in a long-term care facility or have completed an AIT program.


Benefits Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. In addition to salary package, Kindred offers a competitive benefits package. Please apply via online.

*Kindred is an equal opportunity employer. Drug free environment.