Healthcare Administrator

Brookdale; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eligible associates may receive a bonus incentive, paid time off, 401(k), and extensive health, life, and voluntary benefits. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply, with relocation assistance as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license or meet the licensure requirements of the State.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the health care programs and activities at the community.
• Reviews community policies and procedures periodically to ensure compliance with current regulations (e.g. ADA, ergonomic, air quality).
• Represents the community with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third party payers.
• Makes routine inspections and provides written/oral reports to the Executive Director.
• Assists in identifying and classifying routine functions to ensure safety for blood/body fluid exposure.
• Reviews and develops plans of correction for deficiencies noted during surveys.
• Serves on facility committees and provides reports to the governing board.
• Assists in developing plans of action to correct quality deficiencies.
• Delegates administrative authority to staff as needed.
• Consults with department directors to improve operations and services.
• Reviews workforce competence and makes necessary adjustments.

Job description

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

We believe in rewarding those who build our future. This position includes eligibility for equity grants under our long- term incentive plan that vest over time, allowing you to share in the value you help create.

Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the health care programs and activities at the community. Assumes the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of these.
• Reviews community policies and procedures periodically (minimum of one a year), and makes changes as necessary to ensure continued compliance with current regulations (i.e. ADA, ergonomic, air quality, etc.).
• Represents the community in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third party payers, or provides an authorized representative of the community when unable to attend meetings.
• Makes routine inspections of the community to ensure established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed. Makes written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the operation of the community.
• Assists in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
• Reviews and develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provides a written copy of such plan to the governing board and ombudsman representative as required.
• Serves on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.) and provides written/oral reports of committee meetings to the governing board, as directed or necessary.
• Assists in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
• Delegates administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other staff personnel, as deemed necessary, to perform their assigned duties.
• Consults with department directors concerning operations to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
• Reviews and checks competence of workforce and makes adjustments /corrections as required or necessary.
• Assists department directors in the planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs to ensure the current materials and programs are provided.
• Reviews and interprets monthly financial statements for responsible departments.
• Reviews resident complaints and grievances and makes written reports of actions taken. Discusses with resident and family, as appropriate.
• Ensures that policies governing a timely notice for resident discharges and room or roommate changes are strictly followed by all personnel.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license or meet the licensure requirements of the State.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. Uses some independent judgment to solve problems while overseeing a functional department.

Knowledge And Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Strong technical skills and knowledge sufficient to lead and review the work of others.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.