Kimball Farms Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s team of professionals in Lenox MA, is here to help the community members to the road to recovery following a hospital stay or surgery. Come lead a creative, innovative collaborative team at Kimball Farms where you will enjoy excellent benefits. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's programs and activities. • Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility. Review policies and procedures periodically, at least annually, & make changes to assure compliance with current regulations. Interpret policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary. • Develop and maintain job descriptions for each position in accordance with pertinent laws governing job positions. • Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations. • Assist department directors in policies and procedures, and establish a rapport among departments around teamwork. • Ensure that all employees, residents, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures. • Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the governing board concerning the operation of the facility. • Assist Infection Control Coordinator to ensure that tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids are identified & recorded. • Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. • Develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections. Provide a copy to governing board & ombudsman. • Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents. • Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike. • Serve on facility committees & provide reports of committee meetings to governing board as may become necessary. • Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies. • Evaluate and implement recommendations from the facility committees as necessary. • Assist in the recruitment & selection of competent department directors, supervisors, consultants and other auxiliary personnel. • Consult with department directors on the operation of their departments to assist in correcting problems and improving services. • Ensure an adequate number of trained professional and other personnel are on duty to meet the needs of the residents. • Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. • Review/check competence of work force and make necessary corrections as necessary. • Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or as may become necessary. • Ensure discipline is fair and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Human Resources Manager. • Serve as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff. • Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. • Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in good repair. • Review accident/incident reports and establish an effective accident prevention program. • Ensure that all facility personnel follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals. • Ensure that personnel follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes. • Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. • Authorize the purchase of major equipment/supplies in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures. • Ensure the facility is clean and safe for residents by assuring that equipment and supplies are maintained. • Ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility and residents. • Assist in preparing an annual operating budget for approval by the governing board. • Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate accounting system that reflects the operating cost of the facility. • Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the governing board. • Ensure financial records and cost reports are submitted to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations. • Keep abreast of the economic condition and make adjustments to assure the continued ability to provide quality care. • Meet with department directors regularly and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs. • Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the longterm care field. • Ensure that all personnel participate in annual OSHA in-service training programs. • Create and maintain an atmosphere of positive emphasis and a calm environment throughout the facility. • Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. • Ensure residents' rights to self-determination, individuality, privacy, property & civil rights, among others, are maintained. • Review resident complaints & grievances and make reports of action taken. Discuss with resident and family as appropriate. • Ensure that policies governing timely notice for resident discharges and room/roommate changes are followed by all personnel. • Ensure resident funds are managed in accordance with current regulations & appropriate accounting records are maintained. • Ensure residents receive necessary nursing, medical & psychosocial services to maintain their highest mental/physical status. |