Nursing Home Personnel

Activities Director
Responsible for scheduling special events and activities for patients such as games and programs, visits by children, etc.

Admissions Director
Coordinates the admission policies and procedures at the institution. An admissions director customarily performs a pre-admission screening to evaluate the needs of a prospective resident.

Alzheimer’s Services Director
Oversees services to improve the well-being and quality of life for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Assisted Living Medical Director
Implements medical policies and procedures for assisted living facilities.

Business Office Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day financial affairs including patient accounts, billing, and payroll.

Chief Administrator
Oversees all services offered by the nursing home.

Chief Financial Officer
Oversees all aspects of the institution’s finances from budgeting to payroll.

Chief Purchasing Officer
In charge of all purchases made for/by the institution.

Food Services Director
Responsible for the daily food service operations of the institution as well as any special occasions such as birthday parties, etc. Also responsible for the quality of food served, the food service staff, safety, sanitation, inventory, and budget matters.

HIPAA Compliance Director
Oversees compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which defines the rights and responsibilities that patients, healthcare providers and health plans have in the protection, use, and disclosure of health information.

Housekeeping Director
Administers the housekeeping program. Also supervises personnel and operational activities of the housekeeping and linen areas to ensure a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.

Human Resources Director
Concerned with all aspects of human resource functions including hiring, benefits, training, equal opportunity issues, etc.

In-Service Education Director
Oversees classes and training sessions for internal staff members of the facility.

Marketing/Public Relations Director
Supervises the promotion/marketing efforts of the facility, including advertising, public relations, educational outreach, and internal communications.

Medical Director
Implements medical policies and procedures at the nursing home.

Medical Records Director
Responsible for processing patient records, making sure all forms are completed and signed by a physician and/or nurse, and keeping track of diagnosis and treatment.

Nursing Services Director
Responsible for all matters concerning the delivery and coordination of nursing care. In charge of utilization of personnel and material resources, training requirements for nursing personnel, policy implementation and monitoring, and standards pertaining to the nursing services provided.

Physical Therapy Director
Manages all aspects of the nursing home physical therapy department including rehabilitation. Also supervises the professional staff that performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment.

Quality Control Director
In charge of quality control of the nursing home. Investigates complaints, ensures that nursing home services are of high quality, and ensures money is spent properly.

Rehabilitation Director
Oversees the rehabilitation services of the nursing home. Services may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Social Services Director
Helps residents adjust to nursing home life and deal with depression or other psycho-social concerns.

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