TCU Administrator

About Us:

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading healthcare systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united these hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals. CarePoint is known for its patient-focused approach to care delivery, emphasizing preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its extensive network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in addressing urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

Main Functions:

The TCU Administrator will be responsible for:

• Directing day-to-day functions of the unit in compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Co-chairing the Quality Improvement and Outcomes Council.
• Developing, maintaining, and submitting data for the Nursing PI plan.
• Co-chairing the TJC Care of Patients Function Chapter.
• Conducting chart audits for data collection and quality monitoring.
• Participating in the planning, organization, implementation, and direction of facilities programs and activities.
• Participating in interviews for personnel and assisting with recruitment and retention efforts.
• Acting as a liaison between the Educators, Nurse Manager, and Staff.
• Ensuring that facility policies and procedures comply with current regulations.
• Ensuring accurate and comprehensive public information about facility services.
• Enforcing established policies and procedures for employees, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Directing the activities and programs of the facility.
• Representing the facility in dealings with outside agencies.
• Reporting to the governing board regarding the operation of the facility.
• Assisting the Infection Control Coordinator, and/or Committee, in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure proper identification and recording of tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participating in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Reviewing and developing a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
• Maintaining a good public relations program for the facility and community.
• Taking responsibility for designated special project(s) as assigned.
• Delegating a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when absent from the facility.
• Attending workshops, seminars, and educational sessions to stay updated in the long-term care environment.
• Reviewing accidents and incidents and making recommendations for an effective safety program.
• Reviewing resident complaints and grievances and documenting action taken.
• Assisting the Director of Nursing in pre-screening potential new patients.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school with a Baccalaureate Degree.
• Experience: Three to five years of management experience.
• Licensure/Qualifications: Current license as a LNHA.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting, walking, standing, and lifting.
• Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.