DIRECTOR-NURSING HOME 9510

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class performs highly responsible professional and administrative duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Suffolk County Nursing Home. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in the development and implementation of programs and policies designed to improve the quality of care provided to residents. The director has the responsibility for maintaining high standards of services and for ensuring that all staff members, consultants and others affiliated with the facility recognize that the nursing home exists to serve the interests and needs of the residents. Work is reviewed by the Commissioner of Health Services or a designated administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Commissioner of Health Services or a designee in establishing operating procedures for the Suffolk County Nursing Home, subject to Federal and State requirements;

Ensures that established policies and procedures are implemented;

Coordinates with the Medical Director and the medical staff policies relating to patient care, such as the requirements for clinical records and provision for initial and periodic medical examinations of all patients;

Develops short range and long range goals as part of a comprehensive plan for the institution and its role in the health care setting;

Responsible for the supervision of department heads within each area of the Nursing Home;

Compiles an operational and capital program for the facility and authorizes subsequent requisitions within established guidelines;

Supervises, through appropriate department heads, the maintenance and repair of the buildings, grounds and equipment;

Through continuous quality improvement reviews, evaluates all resident complaints and when deemed necessary, implements changes to address the source of the complaint;

Meets regularly with the advisory board, established by the Commissioner, to address issues defined in the advisory board guidelines.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies relating to long-term care; comprehensive knowledge of all phases of modern skilled nursing facility administration; knowledge of health care reform measures as they apply to long-term care; thorough knowledge of the general principles of geriatric and rehabilitation services for the aged or chronically ill in an institutional setting; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of both 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, the patients and patients' families; 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 New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree and six (6) years of business management or administrative experience in a hospital, nursing home, or related institution.

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 the State of New York.

1/19/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03