Description

We are now accepting applications for this wonderful executive level opportunity to serve as the Administrator for the beautiful Washington Veterans Home (WVH) in scenic Port Orchard, Washington!

Please note - This is a full time and permanent position. Normal expected work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Varied work and facility events may require flexibility in work hours from time to time.

Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

We are looking for a wonderful Administrator for our Washington Veterans Home, a 240-bed Medicaid/Medicare long term care facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the financial management of the WVH, as well as oversight and command over multiple clinical and operational areas of the facility. Your key focus will be assuring administration over all areas of the home, including the day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Your strategic and compassionate leadership will promote quality care of our veteran residents through open communication, participative leadership, and educated decision making. And your ability to drive the culture will ensure continuous process improvements to reach maximum facility functioning and resident/staff satisfaction. If you are looking for rewarding and challenging work, apply today to join our team!

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

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  Providing input to Strategic Planning and leadership in collaboration with other executives to realize facility operational and strategic objectives.
• Providing oversight of the biennium budget and annual allotments in partnership with the agency's Chief Financial Officer.
• Collaborating with agency on contract services development and oversees local administration and review.
• Planning and evaluating policies and procedures to maintain compliance with laws and regulations.
• Developing, submits and oversees compliance for clinical survey and incident plans of correction in collaboration with the agency's leadership team.
• Monitoring and evaluating resident satisfaction with quality of care and quality of life through communications, survey, observance and on-going discussion with residents and/or their representatives.
• Managing major equipment purchases, overall facility functioning, space allocation and use.
• Serving as the administrative contact for residents to present concerns or problems, and work to reach win-win solutions.
• Overseeing facility-level implementation of agency programs and staying informed of changing regulations, market trends, and practices that may impact or indicate adoption by facility.
• Ensuring appropriate and optimum use of the organization's resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Required:

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  Bachelor's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Valid Nursing Home Administrator License (required by federal law).
• Experience in process improvement.
• Understanding of Federal and State regulations related to resident care, personnel, and financial management.
• Understanding of principles of administration and management, training and staff development to include the professional staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and proven effectiveness working with labor organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, proven ability to interpret data and strong familiarity with contemporary management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to LEAN management principles, innovation, and process improvement

Desired:

• Three years' experience as a Nursing Home Administrator.
• Master's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Experienced in long-term care requirements, particularly with a veteran population.
• Strategic planning experience.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• State employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Nathaniel at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.