Executive Nursing Home Administrator

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Administrator to lead one of our skilled nursing facilities in Chicago. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape strategy, operations, and resident outcomes.

You will direct daily operations, guide department directors, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and drive staff development while upholding residents’ rights and quality of care. This role requires strong leadership, healthcare know-how, and commitment to accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration required.
• Illinois Nursing Home Administrator license required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of nursing facility operations, reimbursement regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct the day-to-day operations of the facility and its programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to department directors, promoting teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain facility policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure residents’ rights, quality of care, and quality of life standards are upheld at all times.
• Interpret and communicate facility policies to staff, residents, families, visitors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, infection control, and performance improvement programs.
• Monitor facility budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to meet organizational goals.
• Lead departmental meetings, training programs, and staff development initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including protected health information (PHI).
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Nursing Home Administrator license (IL)

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Administrator to lead one of our skilled nursing facilities in Chicago. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape strategy, operations, and resident outcomes.

You will direct daily operations, guide department directors, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and drive staff development while upholding residents’ rights and quality of care. This role requires strong leadership, healthcare know-how, and commitment to accountability.