DEFINITION:
Under direction of the Nursing Home Administrator, administers, directs, and coordinates all activities of a nursing home facility to carry out its objectives as to the care of sick and/or disabled people, the furtherance of scientific knowledge, and participation in promotion of community health; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Reviews and evaluates existing policies, procedures, and work methods by means of periodic and special studies and helps in the installation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives of the facility.
Coordinates and integrates functional phase of total facility activities.
Develops standards and methods for measurement of facility activities.
Interprets and transmits policies to medical staff and personnel and ensures compliance with policies.
Prepares annual budget for control of expenditures based on past experiences, knowledge of market trends, and other financial considerations.
Prepares periodic reports concerning various phases of the facility operation and its financial conditions.
Meets with department heads to coordinate their activities and formulate programs of the facility.
Determines that care of patients is of the highest professional level and that it meets with standards prescribed by accrediting agencies.
Provides for an administrative management organization including budget and finance, personnel, purchase and supply, building and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping, and assists in integrating these services with clinical phases of patient care.
Meets with department heads to solve administrative problems.
May recommend fee schedule to charge patients and approve budget for meals.
Coordinates activities of staff to prevent overlapping or duplication of functions, responsibilities, or supervision.
Cooperates with other health, hospital, and social agencies in an effort to increase services to the community.
Provides for general administrative services including mail, files, stenographic, messenger, transportation, reception, information, and operation of communication systems such as telephone switchboard, intercommunication, and teletype.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Home Administrator in his/her absence.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional administrative experience involving the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of various activities in a patient care institution.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator issued by the Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
NOTE: A license as a Nursing Home Administrator issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, is required for promotion or other appointment to the next higher level title of Nursing Home Administrator.
NOTE: \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the fundamentals of institutional organization, management, and administration.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to nursing home operations.
Knowledge of applicable standards of environmental health and safety, and local health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of psychology of patient care.
Knowledge of general principles of medical care, personal and social care, therapeutic and supportive care, and service in extended and intermediate patient care.
Knowledge of community interrelationships.
Ability to accept responsibility for the operation of a patient care institution where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients.
Ability to supervise subordinates.
Ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees and disturbed patients and their relatives.
Ability to address large groups of people.
Ability to use proper judgment involved in formulating policies and regulations, delegating responsibility, systematizing procedures, interpreting policies of an appointing authority and/or governing board, promoting favorable public relations, planning and analyzing patient care activities, and selecting personnel.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
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OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator issued by the Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
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Coordinates and integrates functional phase of total facility activities.
Develops standards and methods for measurement of facility activities.
Interprets and transmits policies to medical staff and personnel and ensures compliance with policies.
Prepares annual budget for control of expenditures based on past experiences, knowledge of market trends, and other financial considerations.
Prepares periodic reports concerning various phases of the facility operation and its financial conditions.
Meets with department heads to coordinate their activities and formulate programs of the facility.
Determines that care of patients is of the highest professional level and that it meets with standards prescribed by accrediting agencies.
Provides for an administrative management organization including budget and finance, personnel, purchase and supply, building and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping, and assists in integrating these services with clinical phases of patient care.
Meets with department heads to solve administrative problems.
May recommend fee schedule to charge patients and approve budget for meals.
Coordinates activities of staff to prevent overlapping or duplication of functions, responsibilities, or supervision.
Cooperates with other health, hospital, and social agencies in an effort to increase services to the community.
Provides for general administrative services including mail, files, stenographic, messenger, transportation, reception, information, and operation of communication systems such as telephone switchboard, intercommunication, and teletype.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Home Administrator in his/her absence.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the fundamentals of institutional organization, management, and administration.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to nursing home operations.
Knowledge of applicable standards of environmental health and safety, and local health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of psychology of patient care.
Knowledge of general principles of medical care, personal and social care, therapeutic and supportive care, and service in extended and intermediate patient care.
Knowledge of community interrelationships.
Ability to accept responsibility for the operation of a patient care institution where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients.
Ability to supervise subordinates.
Ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees and disturbed patients and their relatives.
Ability to address large groups of people.
Ability to use proper judgment involved in formulating policies and regulations, delegating responsibility, systematizing procedures, interpreting policies of an appointing authority and/or governing board, promoting favorable public relations, planning and analyzing patient care activities, and selecting personnel.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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Develops standards and methods for measurement of facility activities. Interprets and transmits policies to medical staff and personnel and ensures compliance with policies. Prepares annual budget for control of expenditures based on past experiences, knowledge of market trends, and other financial considerations. Prepares periodic reports concerning various phases of the facility operation and its financial conditions. Meets with department heads to coordinate their activities and formulate programs of the facility. Determines that care of patients is of the highest professional level and that it meets with standards prescribed by accrediting agencies. Provides for an administrative management organization including budget and finance, personnel, purchase and supply, building and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping, and assists in integrating these services with clinical phases of patient care. Meets with department heads to solve administrative problems. May recommend fee schedule to charge patients and approve budget for meals. Coordinates activities of staff to prevent overlapping or duplication of functions, responsibilities, or supervision. Cooperates with other health, hospital, and social agencies in an effort to increase services to the community. Provides for general administrative services including mail, files, stenographic, messenger, transportation, reception, information, and operation of communication systems such as telephone switchboard, intercommunication, and teletype. Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Home Administrator in his/her absence. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional administrative experience involving the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of various activities in a patient care institution. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator issued by the Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Business Administration, or Public Administration. NOTE : A license as a Nursing Home Administrator issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, is required for promotion or other appointment to the next higher level title of Nursing Home Administrator. NOTE: \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the fundamentals of institutional organization, management, and administration. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to nursing home operations. Knowledge of applicable standards of environmental health and safety, and local health and safety regulations. Knowledge of psychology of patient care. Knowledge of general principles of medical care, personal and social care, therapeutic and supportive care, and service in extended and intermediate patient care. Knowledge of community interrelationships. Ability to accept responsibility for the operation of a patient care institution where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients. Ability to supervise subordinates. Ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees and disturbed patients and their relatives. Ability to address large groups of people. Ability to use proper judgment involved in formulating policies and regulations, delegating responsibility, systematizing procedures, interpreting policies of an appointing authority and/or governing board, promoting favorable public relations, planning and analyzing patient care activities, and selecting personnel. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00633 L C N/A 33 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 8/30/2004","snippet":"ASSISTANT NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR DEFINITION: Under direction of the Nursing Home Administrator, administers, directs, and coordinates all activities of a nursing home facility to carry out its obj...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"master","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2004-08-30","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}