**JOB PURPOSE:**

Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing center in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations that govern long-term care centers, and as may be directed by the Area Vice President, to provide appropriate care for our patients/residents.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Current knowledge of state and federal laws governing the operation of nursing facilities
2. Knowledge of licensing and payment programs, general business practices, nursing practice, psychology of resident care, personal care and social services, therapeutic and supportive long term care and services, and environmental health and safety relevant to nursing facility operations
3. Ability to formulate operations strategies and to achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and time frames
4. Practical training in daily nursing facility operations, departmental organization and management, community resources and interrelationships. Able to represen...