CLINICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR 2037
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under the general direction of the Director-Nursing Home
and in coordination with the medical director, an employee in this class is responsible
for the administration and supervision of clinical services throughout the John
J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility. The
incumbent is responsible for assisting the director in the development,
interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to
nursing services, rehabilitation therapies, social work services, therapeutic
recreation, laboratory and diagnostic services, medical records and
pharmaceutical services. Responsibility
is included for ensuring that each of the assigned disciplines are operating in
compliance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and
regulations. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
the Director-Nursing Home in establishing and implementing policies and procedures
relevant to clinical services;
Coordinates
with the medical director in developing medical policies relating to patient
care;
Develops
and maintains methods for coordination of all clinical services as defined by
federal, state and local rules and regulations;
Conducts
clinical rounds to review outcome of clinical practices, status of resident
environments, and staff compliance with established policies and procedures,
and participates in daily team meetings;
Reviews
the work of clinical services personnel engaged in the care and treatment of
the patients;
Interviews,
recommends employment and termination of clinical services personnel;
Serves on
various committees within the facility and, when directed, represents the
director in dealings with other skilled nursing facilities and outside
agencies;
Prepares
and/or oversees the preparation of the clinical services budget proposal;
On a
rotating basis, serves as “administrator on call” to assist staff members with
problem situations.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of specialty care management;
comprehensive knowledge of reimbursement systems applicable to skilled nursing
facilities; comprehensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines; comprehensive knowledge
of medical record management as it applies to a skilled nursing facility;
thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of general
administrative and supervisory practices; thorough knowledge of the principles
and practices of nursing; thorough knowledge of current developments,
literature and sources of information in the field of administration and
nursing, particularly as it applies to a skilled nursing facility; ability to
plan, direct, evaluate and supervise work of professional and non-professional personnel in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to understand the
physical, emotional and psychological needs of the aged, chronically ill and
disabled; ability to maintain records and to make comprehensive reports;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's
Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration or a related field, and
six (6) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative position in a
hospital, health related facility or nursing home.
NOTE: At least two years of the qualifying
experience must have been gained within the last ten (10) years.
At time of
appointment the candidate must possess a Professional Registered Nurse's
license issued by New York State Education Department; appointees must maintain
a valid license throughout employment in this title.
At the
time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, the candidate must
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
R03/01/02
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 7/23/15