Hospital Director - Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #102214-MUDB07-351400

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position reports to the Director of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI). This includes directing and managing medical, nursing, food services, maintenance, social services, housekeeping, security, personnel and business services directly and through subordinate administrators. This incumbent also supervises the Nursing Home Administrators at Governor Bacon Health Center (GBHC) and Emily P. Bissell Hospital (EPBH) and serves on the DSAAPD Leadership Team. The incumbent participates in the development of long range goals and objectives for the Long Term Care Section (DHCI, GBHC, and EPBH) and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of same. Duties include developing new or revised program plans, policies and procedures in accordance with overall goals and objectives, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. The incumbent is also responsible for developing operating and capital budget requests and for overseeing and monitoring implementation of approved budgets. Work includes frequent contact with families community organizations and interest groups regarding the functions and programs of the facility.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Oversees facility operations and directs delivery of services by a multi-disciplinary staff to ensure conformance with licensure, certification and accreditation standards and requirements.
  • Participates in the planning of long term goals and objectives; reviews operating policies and procedures to ensure conformance with goals and objectives. 
  • Develops and or oversees the development and implementation of programmatic or policy changes in order to correct deficiencies in the care and delivery of services. 
  • Prepares annual operating and capital budget requests; monitors operating expenses to ensure conformance with budgetary requirements.
  • Works with other long-term care administrators to ensure availability of continued services for nursing home residents. 
  • Participates in various intra departmental meetings and conferences regarding issues relating to long term care facilities. 
  • Maintains a focus on staff morale by improving and ensuring fair supervision practices and setting up staff recognition processes. 
  • Able to set forth and implement a facility-wide hospital mission, vision, and set of values that will be used to cross walk to all practices in the facility.
  • Being an Executive Team Member who understands that he or she is part of a statewide system of care. 
  • Overseeing facility operations and directing the delivery of services with a multi-disciplinary executive staff team to ensure conformance with licensure, certification and accreditation standards and requirements. 
  • Having good knowledge and experience in long-term care performance improvement activities and understanding the value of these activities. 
  • Developing and overseeing the implementation of programmatic or policy changes in order to correct deficiencies in the care and delivery of services.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Hospital Director - Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.  Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Delaware Nursing Home Administrators license or eligibility for a Delaware Nursing Home Administrators license. Please refer to this website for additional information on how to secure your Delaware license. http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/
  2. Experience in person-centered care, with experience in integrating facility-based services within a continuum of care.
  3. Experience in transitioning current residents, where appropriate, to community-based services.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.