Administrator

Sterling Healthcare Management; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Vernon Health and Living in Wabash, IN, seeks an experienced Administrator/Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations across pediatric and adult residents in a skilled nursing community. You will oversee clinical, financial, regulatory, and human resources functions, build a strong, interdisciplinary team, and drive census growth while ensuring residents receive exceptional care daily.

Licensed NHA required; join a values-driven, mission-focused organization under Sterling Healthcare

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a licensed Administrator or Executive Director in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey processes, and long-term care operations.
• Proven track record of financial management, census development, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Experience with electronic health record systems and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing community servicing pediatric and adult residents across all departments and shifts.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Conduct regular department head meetings, leadership rounds, and staff visibility on all shifts.
• Ensure all departments operate in alignment with the community's mission, values, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and all applicable laws.
• Lead survey preparation and manage the facility's response to annual state inspections and deficiencies.
• Oversee clinical quality metrics including falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infection rates.
• Support and partner with the Director of Nursing on clinical operations and staffing.
• Ensure the QAPI program is active, data-driven, and producing measurable improvement.
• Manage the community's operating budget, census development, and financial performance.
• Monitor daily census by payer mix and partner with Marketing & Admissions to drive occupancy.
• Review and manage labor costs, overtime, agency utilization, and departmental expenses.
• Ensure accurate Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing in partnership with the Business Office.
• Report financial performance to ownership and regional leadership on a regular basis.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention of all team members.
• Address team member relations issues promptly and in compliance with employment law.
• Champion team member recognition, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and HR policies.
• Maintain an open-door policy for residents, families, and team members.
• Respond to and resolve resident and family concerns and grievances promptly and professionally.
• Ensure resident rights are protected and upheld throughout the community.
• Participate in care conferences and maintain visibility and relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

CMS regulations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

EHR systems

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Operations management

Education

NHA license

Tools

Operational reporting tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vernon Health and Living is a pediatric and adult community located in Wabash, IN. We are one of a very select and privileged communities to care for a truly wonderful population.

Our owner, Sterling Healthcare Management believes in treating its team members like family. We have made some very positive changes here at Vernon Health and Living and are committed giving our resident's and team members the most positive experience possible.

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced, decisive, and people-centered Administrator/Executive Director to lead the overall operations of our pediatric and adult skilled nursing community. You will oversee clinical, financial, regulatory, and human resources functions, build a strong team culture, drive census growth, and ensure our residents receive exceptional care every single day. If you are a licensed administrator who leads with integrity, holds high standards, and genuinely loves long-term care — we want to meet you.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available (receive half your pay immediately, each day you work)

• A fun, creative, and mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

Operations & Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing community servicing pediatric and adult residents across all departments and all shifts
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary leadership team
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care
• Conduct regular department head meetings, leadership rounds, and staff visibility on all shifts
• Ensure all departments operate in alignment with the community's mission, values, and standards

Clinical & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and all applicable federal and state laws
• Lead survey preparation and manage the facility's response to annual state inspections and deficiencies
• Oversee clinical quality metrics including falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infection rates
• Support and partner with the Director of Nursing on clinical operations and staffing
• Ensure the QAPI program is active, data-driven, and producing measurable improvement

Financial Performance

• Manage the community's operating budget, census development, and financial performance
• Monitor daily census by payer mix and partner with Marketing & Admissions to drive occupancy
• Review and manage labor costs, overtime, agency utilization, and departmental expenses
• Ensure accurate and timely Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing in partnership with the Business Office
• Report financial performance to ownership and regional leadership on a regular basis

Human Resources & Culture

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention of all team members
• Address team member relations issues promptly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment law
• Champion team member recognition, engagement, and a positive workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HR policies, and all applicable employment regulations

Resident & Family Relations

• Maintain an open-door policy for residents, families, and team members
• Respond to and resolve resident and family concerns and grievances promptly and professionally
• Ensure resident rights are protected and upheld throughout the community at all times
• Participate in care conferences and maintain visibility and relationships with residents and families

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in the state of practice required
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a licensed Administrator or Executive Director in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and long-term care operations
• Proven track record of financial management, census development, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Experience with electronic health record systems and operational reporting tools

Our team members are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

“Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” – CNA, South Bend, IN

“I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” – RN, Gary, IN

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.