The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" — it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.

Want to learn more about what we do? Visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans-homes

WHO WE NEED:

A candidate who directs, supervises & evaluates long-term & acute care operations at The Southern Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio! The ideal candidate is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with expereince in nursing, social services, medical services, activities, dietary, pastoral care, medical records, compliance, life safety, admissions, quality assurance & performance improvement, therapy which includes skilled care, intermediate care & memory care.

• Medical Coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after the 1st of the month following start date. www.careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio/healthcare/01-health-care
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
  • View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards Page www.careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
• 11 paid holidays per year
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The home staffs a full time Physician and Certified Nurse Practitioner.

The home opened in 2003, and is located in the scenic countryside of Brown County, offering a tranquil setting where veterans can feel at home. Those who wish to visit with our residents can enjoy a small park on the grounds, which includes a pavilion, walking trail and playground.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops departmental procedures & policies in accordance with governing statutes
• Monitors business operations (e.g., purchasing & personnel requests; initiates contracts for physicians; directs recruiting, training & scheduling of medical & non-medical staff under his/her authority)
• Interprets federal, state & local regulations to assure compliance with nursing home operations & to fulfill licensure standards
• Monitors medical reporting, staffing & procedures in order to ensure compliance with regulations & quality of care
• Supervises activity programming & evaluates & monitors all patient rehabilitation programs in consultation with physicians
• Maintains appropriate census & addresses any issues with respect to admissions & denials of residents, including rights to appeal discharges; ensures appropriate infection control program
• Establishes & maintains favorable rapport with residents, their families &/or guardians
• Establishes & reviews at least annually, written policies regarding the applicability & implementation of residents’ rights under sections 3721.10 to 3721.17 of the Ohio Revised Code, the responsibilities of residents regarding their rights, and the home’s grievance procedure
• Acts as lead in annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs survey and Ohio Department of Health annual survey & all other complaint &/or compliance activities related to same
• Reviews & develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections
• Maintains cooperative relations with representatives of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging, area hospitals, veteran service organizations & other nursing homes; plans, implements & evaluates life safety programs & nursing educational programs
• Develops, implements & evaluates fire & disaster plans
• Evaluates annual financial program & coordinates development of budget for departments under the authority of the Nursing Home Administrator
• Plans & participates in the capital budget process to make improvements in the quality of buildings & surroundings of the nursing home.
• Serves as representative on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Committee, Compliance Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; attends Resident Council meetings & Family Council meetings to present on current events at the Nursing Home
• Engages the community & veteran groups regarding the Ohio Veterans Home

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us!

Valid nursing home administrator's license as issued by Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Department of Health pursuant to Section 4751.02 of Revised Code.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/ Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.