ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-NURSING HOME 9509
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class assists the Director-Nursing Home in the
administrative operation of the facility.
The incumbent exercises a key leadership role in directing the
facility's operations in accordance with federal, state and local standards,
guidelines and regulations. Supervision
is exercised over professional, clerical and maintenance staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists the
Director-Nursing Home in establishing and directing the implementation of
written policies and procedures that reflect the goals and objectives of the
facility, including personnel policies, resident care policies, procedure
manuals and job descriptions;
Assists in recruiting,
selecting and training competent department supervisors and other personnel;
Interprets the facility's
policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and
others affiliated with the facility, as directed by the Director-Nursing Home;
Assists in maintaining a
good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and
community;
Advises department
supervisors concerning the operation of their departments, and other related
areas, to assists in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement
of services;
Assists in preparing an
annual operating budget and assists in allocating the resources to carry out
programs and activities of the facility;
Serves on various
committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed
by the Director;
When directed to,
represents the facility in dealings with outside agencies, contractors;
In the absence of the
Director, assumes the authority, responsibility, and accountability of
directing the facility's operation.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing home
administration; thorough knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations
which pertain to the operation of a skilled nursing facility in New York State;
good knowledge of current developments, literature, and sources of information
in the field of nursing home administration; ability to plan, assign, and
supervise the work of professional and support staff in a manner conducive to
full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the staff, patients and patients' families; ability
to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to
understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the aged,
chronically ill, and disabled; ability to maintain accurate records; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a New
York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree and five (5) years of business management or administrative experience
in a hospital, nursing home, or a related institution.
NOTE:
A Master's Degree in the health care field may be substituted for two
(2) years of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, the
candidate must possess a license to practice as a Nursing Home Administrator in
New York State.
3/31/95
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/22/03