Leadership
Effective and supportive leadership teams have a significant impact on the quality of life and care of the residents and satisfaction and retention of their staff. They keep their communities organized and running smoothly and create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Community-Based Care Administration
Skilled Nursing Administrator-in-Training
Skilled Nursing Home Administrator
Community-Based Care Administrator
Manage the daily operations of an assisted living, residential care, or memory care community to assure every resident has the best quality of life and care.
The Administrator of a community-based care setting manages and organizes the daily operations of the community. They are responsible for all residents and staff, programs, facilities, and making business decisions. They are responsible for ensuring all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are upheld.
The administrator provides leadership to motivate teamwork and ensure staff are supported, well trained, and are able to deliver high quality, person-centered care services. Administrators are responsible for fostering an inclusive culture that creates positive experiences for the residents and staff.
The Oregon Health Authority Health Licensing Office Long Term Care Administrators Board provides licensing for Residential Care Administrators. Visit their website for license information.
Typical Activities
- Oversee the daily operations of the community to deliver high-quality services to every resident.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive community and company culture.
- Ensure resident and family satisfaction and maintain positive relationship with the community.
- Build a strong working relationship with the leadership team and support effective teamwork.
- Meet frequently with leadership team.
- Manage the business plan and budget for the community.
- Develop and implement community policies and procedures.
- Ensure federal, state, and local compliance standards are regulations are upheld.
- Direct and evaluate the community’s programs and activities.
- Implement quality assurance measures throughout the operations of the community.
- Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to staff personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA.
Certification & Licensing
- Residential Care Administrator licensure by the Oregon Health Authority Health Licensing Office
Skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Quality Improvement
- Teamwork
Care Settings
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Resident Care
Current Opportunities
Skilled Nursing Administrator-in-Training (AIT)
Gain the knowledge and skills required to become a licensed nursing home administrator in a skilled nursing facility.
An Administrator-in-Training (AIT) works and learns under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nursing home administrator preceptor. The AIT program provides a supervised internship and practical training for candidates to build knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed nursing home administrator.
Administrators-in-training will be prepared to meet all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and manage the staff and operations of a skilled nursing facility. These individuals must possess strong and effective leadership skills to work with staff, residents, and their families and be able to make sound business decisions.
The Oregon Health Authority Health Licensing Office Long Term Care Administrators Board regulates Skilled Nursing Administrator-in-Training requirements. Visit their website for more information.
Typical Activities
- Leadership and organizational planning
- Clinical and quality improvement operations
- Compliance and regulatory standards
- Fiscal operations
- Human resources and culture development
- Customer service and public relations
- Business development and general operations
Requirements
- Work under a licensed nursing home administrator preceptor for a minimum of 6 months and 680 hours.
Skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork
Care Settings
- Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing Administrator
Manage the daily operation of a skilled nursing facility to maintain the highest level of care for residents.
The Administrator is responsible for managing and organizing the daily operation of a skilled nursing facility. They provide leadership and utilize resources effectively and efficiently to maintain the highest level of care for residents in accordance with state, federal, and local compliance standards.
The Administrator ensures that residents are safe, comfortable, and receive person-centered care and services. They are responsible for the business decisions of the organization and oversee all staff and facilities operations.
The administrator leads a positive company and community culture that creates the best health outcomes and quality of life for the residents and provides staff the support and training needed to deliver the highest quality of care and services.
The Oregon Health Authority Health Licensing Office Long Term Care Administrators Board provides licensing for Nursing Home Administrators. Visit their website for license information.
Typical Activities
- Manage the daily operations of the community.
- Ensure health services maximize residents’ health and quality of life.
- Lead the company and community culture and ensure leadership and staff are supported.
- Oversee and delegate responsibilities to leadership team.
- Develop and implement organization standards and policies.
- Ensure federal, state, and local compliance standards are upheld.
- Establish and maintain safety rules and procedures.
- Meet regularly with the healthcare team on quality assurance.
- Ensure staff competency and training requirements are met.
- Manage the financial health of the organization.
- Keep up to date on industry trends, compliance standards, and regulations.
Certification & Licensing
- Nursing Home Administrator licensure by the Oregon Health Authority Health Licensing Office
Skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Quality Assurance
Care Settings
- Skilled Nursing
Also Known As
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator