Executive Director Skilled Nursing Facility

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matched

PTO & holidays

Tuition & development

EAP & counseling

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension Living St. Francis Place in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Nursing Home Administrator to lead a distinguished skilled nursing community. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, relocation assistance up to $10,000, and eligibility for annual bonus incentives.

Minimum qualifications include an NHA license and a path of leadership in senior care. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a matched 403(b), PTO, tuition support, and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Nursing Home Administrator license required.
• Education: High School diploma with 5 years of applicable experience including 2 in leadership, or AA/BA with 3 years including 2 in leadership.
• Preferred: prior Executive Director or LNHA experience in skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Champion a values-driven culture by integrating the mission into daily operations for residents and staff.
• Lead strategic financial forecasting and initiatives to sustain a vibrant, full community.
• Lead and develop teams through recruitment, development, and mentorship programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality person-centered care.
• Bridge operations and Board, translating data into clear strategic insights.

Education

HS Diploma + 5y

AA/BA + 3y

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Facility: Ascension Living St. Francis Place

• Specialty: Skilled Nursing

• Schedule: Days | Full-time

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $25,000

• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Champion a values-driven culture by integrating our mission into daily operations, ensuring every resident and staff member feels the warmth and purpose of our community.

• Drive sustainable growth and excellence through strategic financial forecasting and innovative marketing initiatives that maintain a vibrant, full community.

• Lead and empower high-performing teams by directing recruitment, professional development, and mentorship programs that cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders.

• Guarantee clinical and operational integrity by navigating regulatory standards with ease, ensuring we consistently deliver the highest quality of person-centered care.

• Serve as a strategic bridge between community operations and the Board of Directors, translating complex data into clear insights that shape our future direction.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nursing Home Administrator obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience as an Executive Director or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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