Job Description

Nursing Home Administrator

Must have a current Nursing Home Administrator's license. Assisted Living license is not valid for this position.

Location:   Avamere at Pacific Ridge, Tacoma, WA

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operations of the facility.
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to staff personnel. 
• Consult with department directors concerning the operation of the departments, meeting frequently to ensure information sharing is being provided on a continuous basis.
• Responsible for identifying staffing needs, interviewing, hiring, annual reviews, counseling, and employee corrections.
• Prepare an annual operating budget, review and interpret monthly financial statements, and make adjustments as necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality care.
• Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility, reviewing any deficiencies and developing plans of correction.
• Maintain good personnel relations, employee morale, and support and encourage teamwork.
• Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
• Review the facility’s Quality Measures data and public information for accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, and uphold procedures to ensure all staff are trained and in compliance with this policy. 

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Nursing Home Administrator license.
• A bachelor’s degree in public health administration or similar coursework.
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a skilled nursing facility.
• Thorough knowledge of OBRA regulations, the survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, and the laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration. 

Apply online at or contact:

Lee Whitlock

Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition

LSWhitlock@Avamere.com

503-329-2802

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