Administrator, Skilled Nursing Facility

Bethel​, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is the daily operation of the facility in a professional manner using its resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education:  A four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
• Minimum Experience:
  • A minimum of two years experience in geriatric setting and two years experience in a direct supervisory position preferred; 
  • Excellent written and oral communication and motivational skills; 
  • Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management situations; 
  • Individual must be a team player, well organized and flexible, and experience with budget, staff development and training.  
  • Responsible for supervision of all staff including recruiting, selecting, hiring, terminating, training, overseeing, motivating and evaluating facility staff.
• License, Certification, Registration:  Current State Nursing Home Administrator’s License with current First Aide & CPR card.
• Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids:  Office equipment (i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Language Skills:
    • Able to communicate effectively, in English, with personnel at all levels of the organization, with residents and their friends and family, and with members of the community. 
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills required. 
    • Computer skills a must.
  • Mathematical Skills: 
    • Ability to maintain basic financial records of expenditures of the department. 
    • Able to understand budgets.
  • Reasoning Ability::  Ability to accurately assess residents and staff needs, problem-solve to meet those needs, to develop training for staffs needs, and to evaluate results.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
  
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Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)