Executive Director / Health Facility Administrator

Astoria-Lake Wales; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astoria-Lake Wales in Winter Haven, Florida is seeking an experienced Executive Director for a skilled care facility. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to staff, manage finances, and ensure compliance with all regulations. Strong interpersonal and administrative skills are required.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a valued community that enhances quality of life for seniors. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Qualifications

• 3 years in leadership/supervisory role in long-term care or nursing home.
• Skilled in staff recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
• Experience with budgeting, billing, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to all operational departments.
• Maintain records, systems, and compliance with management policies.
• Manage budgets, financial reports, and payroll.
• Foster relationships with residents and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Budget comprehension

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Licensed Health Facility Administrator (HFA) in Florida

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring an Executive Director at Astoria Senior Living!

Astoria Senior Living, a very special community that has Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation services. Located in the heart of Winterhaven, Florida, Astoria is searching for an experienced and licensed skilled facility Executive Director to lead a wonderful group of professional caregivers. We are a family‑owned and a progressive organization that supports the value of a flourishing culture. Moreover, we hold our leadership teams to the highest standards of character and integrity as we deliver care to seniors in our community. We want our leaders to flourish.

Qualified candidates should have a proven track record in long‑term care. If you are looking to work for an organization that values its employees and all its customers, then you should apply. Our Directors enjoy a wide range of management support in order to succeed. Our support consultants have been promoted from a wide variety of senior care operations and they are very reticent to the challenges a Leader faces in today’s skilled nursing space. We pride ourselves with a stellar reputation with all of our vendor partners. More importantly, we are a faith‑based company that values the spiritual and emotional health of all staff and residents. We are committed to restoring our residents to their highest potential through kind, compassionate medical care.

If you believe that our organization would be a match for your leadership style and expectations, please apply today!

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Executive Director is to assist the Executive Director with providing oversight, organization, management, and instrumental leadership to this facility. Such leadership is provided within the guidelines of facility polices and with adherence to all local, state and federal regulations.

• LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY CARE - Providing leadership and oversight to all operational departments within the facility. This includes:

• Conducting all job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth in the facilities Code of Business Conduct and applicable federal/state laws and professional standards;

• Being familiar with all operational details of the center and providing direction to each and every department head within the facility. This includes being responsive to their personal and work related needs, providing aggressive direction and striving to upgrade their role and usefulness;

• Functioning as the leader and final decision maker for the facility’s department heads and/or supervisory team while still encouraging collaborative discussions for facility wide decisions;

• Working in collaboration with the DON and Nursing Leadership staff to ensure that quality patient care is being delivered in an appropriate, timely and safe manner;

• Striving to achieve compliance with the organization’s goal to achieve zero in‑house acquired wounds with the daily monitoring of skin care;

• Practicing motivational leadership techniques and setting an example of integrity and work ethic to department heads. This includes accepting the status of facility role model by always making decisions in the best interest of the facility;

• Developing and implementing a plan of correction as a result of the facility’s annual family satisfaction survey;

• Developing the management team through compassion and accountability;

• Performing annual, introductory, transfer and periodic performance monitoring for all direct reports, which may include documenting evaluations, verbal counseling, disciplinary action, etc.;

• ADMINISTRATIVE- Maintaining records, implementing systems, and overall compliance with administrative requirements of TLC management, which includes:.

• FISCAL- Utilizing financial reports, creating and executing the facility budgets.

• PUBLIC RELATIONS- Personal communications with residents, families, all facility personnel, physicians, medical establishments, outside agencies, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Health Facility Administrator (HFA) in Florida, or eligible for temporary licensure and Florida exam if licensed in another state.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and managerial skills, including:
• Professional communication (verbal/written), decision‑making, and crisis management.
• Budget comprehension, basic math, and computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, comply with regulations, and work flexible hours.
• Positive attitude, patience, and ethical conduct.

Preferred Experience

• 3 years in leadership/supervisory role in long‑term care or nursing home.
• Skilled in staff recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
• Experience with labor relations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Financial oversight including budgeting, billing, and cost control.
• Census development and public relations with residents, families, and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative: Maintain records, systems, and compliance with TLC Management policies.
• Fiscal: Manage budgets, financial reports, inventory, and payroll.
• Public Relations: Foster relationships with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure cleanliness, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Leadership: Supervise staff, implement programs, and support facility operations 24/7 as needed.