Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center -

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to join our dynamic care team at South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland!

South Shore Rehab, a VA-contracted building, is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility located at 115 North Avenue. This is a salaried role with weekly pay. $120,000 to $160,000, depending on experience.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Administrator, you direct the day-to-day functions of the facility to assure that the highest degree of quality care and services are provided to our residents at all times.

Education & Experience :

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or a health-related field.

Must possess a current and unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license in Massachusetts.

Must possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in Federal and State regulations.

Prior long-term care administration training and experience preferred as a licensed nursing home administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Oversee, direct, and enforce the regulatory compliance of applicable local, state, and federal regulations to meet and / or exceed quality of care and services.

Enforce quality of care, quality of life, and standards of practice, as well as QI / QM, to ensure positive resident outcomes.

Conduct Rounds throughout the facility.

Enforce Privacy Practices to ensure the protection of individuals’ health information.

Report the needs of the facility to the Governing Body and Director of Operations as appropriate.

Oversees all aspects of personnel administration.

Ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified personnel.

Develop and maintain positive public relations and effective marketing.

Assure that resident’s personal and property rights are protected as well as their safety and well-being.

Uphold and monitor daily staffing patterns to meet the needs of the residents.Staffing adjustments made as needed.

Quality Assurance through regular mandated meetings, audits, rounds reviews, and resident, family & staff interviews.

Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.

Contribute to and promote resident and family relations.

Follow policies and procedures and professional standards of practice as well as Athena’s management-mandated reporting for continuous oversight.

Specific Requirements :

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess strong leadership and supervisory skills and independent decision-making skills.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.

Must have training in long-term care administration and professional license.

Must possess strong management and financial operations of the facility along with knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.

Must develop and maintain positive public relations / marketing plan.

Must ensure a safe and sanitary physical environment and implement a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance and Safety Program.

Ensure the provision of safety / supplies.

Ongoing effective written and verbal communication.

Uphold professional demeanor at all times.

Must be on call 24 hours / 7 days a week, via cell phone, beeper with emergency response to the facility as needed.

Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with the interdisciplinary team and medical staff adequately and supervise professional and non-professional personnel, including APRN & Consultants.

About Athena Health Care Systems :

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits :

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members :

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities / agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.