Executive Director Skilled Nursing Facility

Ascension Living; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 116,413 - 157,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Living seeks a full-time Nursing Home Administrator for their facility in Racine, WI. The role involves leadership in skilled nursing and memory care, ensuring financial growth and compliance.

Candidates must have relevant licensure, and either a high school diploma with significant experience or a degree alongside professional exposure. This position offers a competitive salary range and various comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing Home Administrator licensure required prior to hire or transfer.
• 2 years experience in leadership/management for those with high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mission into daily operations ensuring community warmth.
• Drive growth through financial forecasting and marketing initiatives.
• Lead teams and develop future healthcare leaders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and deliver quality care.
• Bridge community operations and the Board with clear data insights.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency with 5 years experience in specific roles

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience in specific roles

Job description

Overview

Your future role at a glance. Location: Racine, WI. Facility: Lakeshore at Siena. Specialty: Skilled Nursing and Memory Care. Schedule: Days | Full-time. Salary range: $116,413 - $157,499 per year. Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

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

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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