Skills:
The ability to recognize and develop leaders; Establishing a good Marketing and Public Relations program that is built on networking and relationship building; Superb communication skills mixed with keen insight into human nature (fluent in Spanish); The willingness to do whatever it takes and require that of others; Planning, organizing and supervising the work of professional and support personnel; Utilizing delegation to improve the functioning of the facility by multiplying ones own talents through the efforts of other team members and follow-up for follow-through (accountability); Strategic planning in assessing environmental factors (internal/external) and in leading the organization in a positive direction; Managing change in an atmosphere of flexibility and preparation by understanding that efficiency in meeting the challenges of change is key in capitalizing on its opportunities; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and rapport with the industry, government entities, business leaders, community, local market, staff, family members, and our patients; Planning and managing financial practices in a long-term care facility that will continue to prosper the financial stability of the facility and provide the adequate resources for the highest level of care that it can offer to its residents; Analyzing potential and existing patients needs from a cost-efficient perspective in order to be a good steward of company funds; Negotiating and administering grants and contracts that favor the financial wellbeing of the facility while keeping mutual advantage for all parties involved (good business); Conflict resolution because, when working with and through others, conflict is inevitable and even beneficial (when handled properly), etc. KNOWLEDGE: Planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating all functions of a long-term care facility; Techniques of program development as related to long-term care services; Running effective and efficient At Risk, Utilization Review (skilled patients), Quality Assurance, and Safety Committee meetings; Health care facilities in support of the culture change in patient care and clinical services; Standards of patient care, environmental safety and sanitation; Understanding of MDS 3.0 and RUG scores swaying the balance of reimbursement between nursing and therapy skilling services and how to maximize reimbursement; Understanding how organizations are structured to best meet their goals and the effect of those structures on the delivery of services; Dealing with diverse talents, such as are found in nursing homes, techniques to create organizational unity that will not stifle individual initiative; Understanding how priority (to avoid confusion and express urgency) and productivity (efficiency and effectiveness) are relate to each other as a means to the improvement of any endeavor; Preparing and administering budgets (financial management) to maximize revenue while maximizing employee compensation and keeping patient care preeminent; Understanding the subordinates for whom the manager is responsible and the factors that influence their behavior (can be identified and predicted) and how they are likely to react to certain situations, can help reduce many managerial mistakes; Allowing staff (according to their own strengths and weaknesses and under the right circumstances) to take risks (occasionally make mistakes) through empowerment if they are to give their best to the organization and continue to grow and develop holistically as an individual and as a team; In computer information systems: programming, website development, networking, security, server management; etc.