Executive Nursing Home Administrator — Veterans Facility

Florida; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package and 401(k

Paid vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays and a personal day

Tuition waivers for state universities

Job summary

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs seeks a licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home, a 120-bed skilled facility serving veterans.

The incumbent oversees clinical and fiscal operations, implements state policies, ensures compliance with regulations, and directs human resources and budget management. Qualified candidates bring a Florida NHA license, 3–5 years of leadership in long-term care, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Florida Nursing Home Administrator licensure.
• Minimum 3 years' recent experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in a long-term care facility with strong regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 3 years' leadership/management experience in a skilled nursing home.
• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word (Microsoft Office).
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Employment screening including drug testing and background check.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years' recent Florida NHA experience in long-term care with strong regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 5 years' leadership/management in a skilled nursing home.
• Possess current Florida Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete oversight of clinical and fiscal operations, including budget management, maintenance, and business office functions.
• Oversee all departmental services: administrative, medical, nursing, financial, environmental, dietary and maintenance.
• Implement Florida Veterans' Affairs policies and ensure department compliance.
• Ensure adherence to clinical, professional, state and federal survey guidelines.
• Manage all human resources to maintain qualified staff across departments.
• Administrate fiscal operations, budgeting, controls and cost containment; oversee revenue streams.
• Develop and execute a facility marketing plan to maintain census targets.
• Develop the Disaster Plan and ensure preparedness for emergencies.
• Maintain facility physical plant and grounds, ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Serve as Privacy Officer and ensure HIPAA compliance and privacy policies.
• Maintain knowledge of facility computer systems.
• Promote community involvement and foster external partnerships.
• Encourage family/community participation in activities and resident council involvement.
• Conduct annual resident/family surveys and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership and management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Budgeting and finance

HIPAA/privacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs seeks a licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home, a 120-bed skilled facility serving veterans.

The incumbent oversees clinical and fiscal operations, implements state policies, ensures compliance with regulations, and directs human resources and budget management. Qualified candidates bring a Florida NHA license, 3–5 years of leadership in long-term care, and strong communication skills.