Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

*This position has a start date of January 4th, 2027*

The primary responsibility of the Nursing Home Administrator is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate and manage the overall operations of the nursing home in accordance with Federal, State and local standards, guidelines, core values and regulations and in accordance with the policies and procedures of this organization. This position reports directly to the CEO.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in a discipline concerned with service to people such as social work, hospital administration, business or public administration, nursing, gerontology or a related field
• A valid, current Kansas Adult Care Administrator’s License
• Possession of a valid Kansas driver’s license

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory experience in a long term care facility with working knowledge of long term care State and Federal regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, employment law, OSHA and Worker’s Compensation
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with general office equipment as well as all electronic platforms used by this facility
• CPR certified
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to tactfully communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing facility administrative procedures
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objective, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously utilizing organization and time management skills
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as necessary

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility’s philosophy of culture change and person-centered and person-directed care model to ensure residents have the opportunity to grow and live enriched lives
• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the facility
• Assures adherence to all facility standards, programs, policies and systems
• Chairs the facility’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement committee under the delegation of the Board of Governance and other delegated management leaders
• Develops and implements a marketing plan to maintain facility viability and success and maintains occupancy and payor mix to maximize financial outcomes
• Ensure the communication and enforcement of residents’ rights; reviews resident complaints and grievances; prepares written reports of action taken; discusses with resident and family as appropriate
• Participates in governmental agency facility surveys
• Has knowledge and participates in the PEAK program
• Monitors procurement and utilization of equipment and supplies sufficient to provide safe, sanitary, and quality resident services in all areas

• Ensures that an adequate number of appropriately trained staff are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents
• Maintains appropriate communication with management regarding all clinical, financial and operational issues
• Assures department managers plan, organize, develop, implement, evaluate and direct facility programs and activities
• Recruits, trains and leads an effective professional team of managers who implement programs and services which reflect the facility’s values, goals and ethics, and which support financial growth and stability
• Manages Workers Compensation program in collaboration with Human Resources Department and facility Safety Committee
• Completes all required reports and projects in a timely, efficient manner
• Develops effective working relationships with staff and maintains an environment conducive to building teams
• Provides effective leadership and direction to department managers
• Provides timely documentation regarding performance, counseling and guidance to department managers while promoting growth and competency in a positive and nurturing environment
• Assists department managers with staff counseling and performance evaluations
• Directs and implements safety practices including emergency preparedness
• Assures departmental response and follow-up to facility’s management reports
• Keeps abreast of professional trends through continuing education, active participation in professional associations, committee involvement, journals, networking and other available avenues
• Participates in various facility, corporate and external committees and task forces
• Ensures facility and personal involvement within the community
• Develops and maintains written job descriptions that accurately reflect job responsibilities and are in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Purchases all equipment and capital items in accordance with facility management and governing body approval protocols
• Continues active involvement in the social and civic events in this community
• Continues active promotion of this organization to appropriate groups within this community
• Demonstrates and explains the Mission Statement of this organization
• Develops and implements a culture of teamwork with the staff of this organization
• Develops and maintains an effective management and staffing structure consistent with the Board of Director’s operating plans, actions and policies
• Maintains an image of social propriety and professional integrity
• Monitors the regulatory processes of the legislative and governmental bodies as relates to health care and this organization
• Promotes a positive and efficient atmosphere by establishing an organization that has a formal system of accountability and clear chain of command
• Provides excellent customer service to this organization’s residents and their family members as well and consultants and their staff, consultants and their staff, vendors, clients/visitors, staff and others, management staff and the Board of Directors
• Completes special projects and performs all other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• At least five (5) years in an administrative position that includes supervision of staff, long-range planning and effective budgeting is necessary
• A clear understanding of a continuing care retirement community
• Experience with Matrix Care or other similar HER platforms preferred
• Position requires a person with initiative, organizational skills, ability to work with minimal guidance while exercising good judgment and the ability to work well with people
• Strong confidentiality
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and electronic mail is necessary