Executive Director/Administrator (LNHA)

Exceptional Care for Children; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceptional Care for Children in Delaware seeks an experienced Executive Director/Administrator to lead the daily operations of our nonprofit pediatric long-term care facility. This role provides overall leadership to ensure exceptional care for children with complex medical needs while maintaining regulatory compliance, financial performance, and a positive environment for residents, families, and staff.

You will oversee operations, ensure survey readiness, develop staff, uphold safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Delaware Nursing Home Administrator license required.
• Experience in long-term care administration preferred.
• 501c3 nonprofit leadership preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with pediatric long-term care or complex medical needs is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations, programs, and services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Lead and develop department directors and staff.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, rights, and quality of life.
• Oversee quality assurance, staffing, training, and emergency preparedness.
• Manage expenses and annual budget; report financial performance to the Board.
• Oversee admissions, census, and bed utilization.
• Build relationships with families, healthcare partners, funders.
• Support fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.
• Maintain licensure and required professional education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric LTC experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Delaware Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license

Job description

Exceptional Care for Children | Delaware | Full-Time

Exceptional Care for Children (ECC) is seeking an experienced, compassionate Executive Director/Administrator to lead the daily operations of our non-profit pediatric long-term care facility. This position provides overall leadership to ensure exceptional care for children with complex medical needs while maintaining regulatory compliance, financial performance, and a positive environment for residents, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations, programs, and services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain survey readiness.
• Lead, support, and develop department directors and staff.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, rights, and quality of life.
• Oversee quality assurance, staffing, training, and emergency preparedness.
• Manage facility expenses and annual budget; report financial performance to the Board.
• Oversee admissions, census, and bed utilization.
• Build strong relationships with families, healthcare partners, community organizations, and funders.
• Support fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.
• Maintain current licensure and required professional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Current Delaware Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required.
• Long-term care administration experience preferred.
• 501c3 non-profit leadership preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with pediatric long-term care or children with complex medical needs is highly valued.

Join Our Mission

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a visible, collaborative leader who is passionate about exceptional pediatric care.

Exceptional Care for Children is an equal opportunity employer.