Float Leader - West Coast

Kensington Senior Living, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington Senior Living, LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Float Leadership professional to maintain stability, continuity, and high operating standards across communities during vacancies or transitions. You will provide interim leadership and hands-on support while ensuring quality of care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires senior leadership experience, RN licensure, and strong financial and people-management skills to guide multiple teams through critical periods and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in leadership positions, preferably in high acuity assisted living communities.
• State licensing as an Assisted Living Administrator or Nursing Home Administrator (as required).
• Current RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of geriatric care practices and resident-centered care models.
• Strong customer service orientation and genuine interest in geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Executive Director or Department Director during leaves, departures, or openings.
• Train and onboard new Executive Directors and leadership positions.
• Stabilize communities during leadership changes.
• Foster resident well-being, staff development, and process improvement.
• Set long and short-range goals aligned with company direction.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team building

Education

RN license

State assisted living administrator license

Job description

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Full-time Regular Management Reston, VA, US

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $185,000.00 Annually

ABOUT US

Welcome to Kensington Senior Living, where we promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. Our privately owned and operated company was founded in 2010 and offers exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Couples Care across California, Maryland, Virginia & New York. Each of our Communities is characterized by a striking blend of loving care, compassion, and impeccable attention to detail. Our core values are at the heart of what we do: Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and Spirit to Serve. From our heart to yours, we invite you to join the Kensington Family!

SALARY-

$180K-$185K with a 20% annual bonus potential.

SCHEDULE- Full-Time

SUMMARY

The Float Leadership position is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining stability, continuity, and operational excellence across multiple communities during leadership vacancies, transitions, or other periods of change. Rather than managing a single location, this position provides interim leadership and hands‑on support where needed, ensuring that quality of care, regulatory compliance, and operational standards remain consistently upheld.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the acting Executive Director or Department Director when the Community Executive Director or Department Director is on leave, has departed, or during the opening of a new community.
• Train and lead onboarding of new Executive Directors and other leadership positions as needed.
• Stabilize Communities during time of leadership change.
• Foster an environment that focuses on the well‑being of Residents, professional development of Team Members, continuous improvement of business processes, and achievement of excellent business results.
• Establish and communicate long range and short-range community specific business goals in alignment with overall company direction.
• Implement and interpret policies, rules, and regulations affecting all Community activities and all personnel.
• Establish procedures for systematic performance of Community functions and services.
• Coordinate cross-functional department operations within the Community while fostering collaborative partnerships with local agencies and community organizations.
• Counsel, monitor, and direct the community leadership team to ensure proper implementation of policies and objectives on a regular basis.
• Establish fee schedules and operating budgets and manage expenses to create a sound financial structure. Maintain accurate records of Community finances and supervise disbursement and accounting for all funds.
• Establish productive working relationships with health care agencies and other community-based organizations. Actively participate in professional organizations to remain current on the state of total care and assisted living administration.
• Establish a loss prevention approach that ensures the safety of residents and team members and the protection of the Community assets.
• Prepare periodic business and financial reports to Owner, Kensington Senior Living, LLC, and other bodies as required.
• Attend continuing education courses and training classes and participate in other professional development activities as required by state regulations and the company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years in leadership positions, preferably in high acuity assisted living communities. Direct hands‑on operational experience required.
• State licensing as an Assisted Living Administrator or Nursing Home Administrator (as required).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of geriatric care practices, chronic disease management, and Resident-centered care models.
• Must exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the Community.
• Ability to calculate figures related to budgetary items, staffing needs, medication dosages, and amount such as percentages and area.
• Must be able to communicate with people of all ages clearly and proficiently, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude. Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, Residents, families, and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced care environment while maintaining standards of care and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively within a team‑based environment.
• Must possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess good skills in planning, organizing, directing, and managing.
• Demonstrates a track record of a good sense of efficiency and delegation of work assignments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the Community for extended periods of time while performing job duties.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist with items or equipment up to 25-50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, rotating shifts, and occasional overtime.