Interim Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (Contract Only LNHA - Iowa)

Sweeping Corporation of America; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) for interim assignments across the state. You will lead daily operations, ensure quality of care, and guide facilities through changes while maintaining resident-centered service.

Travel throughout Iowa (overnight stays) to support transitions, develop teams, and improve performance. A valid Iowa LNHA license or ability to activate it is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa LNHA license in good standing or ability to activate licensure in Iowa.
• Proven leadership experience in skilled nursing.
• Ability to build relationships and lead a team through change with professionalism and empathy.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned skilled nursing facility to ensure quality of care and operational excellence.
• Lead and support teams by fostering collaborations, compassion, continuous improvement, and staff development.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to maintain high-quality resident care and positive outcomes.
• Promote a strong culture of service, accountability, and resident-centered care.
• Travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays, to support community needs and leadership transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Iowa LNHA license

Job description

Care Initiatives is currently hiring an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (Administrator/LNHA) to join our team in interim capacity to assist with assignments throughout Iowa.

Serving as an Interim Administrator, you enjoy the flexibility of working in contract only capacity. You bring to the table a proven background of successes. Areas of successes may include but are not limited to engagement and retention of team members, agency reduction, increased census and diversified case mix, people and business development, survey readiness, ability to successfully manage a budget and reallocate resources as needed, promoting and fostering positive relationships with your internal and external team members, residents and their families, other healthcare providers, and the greater communities in which we serve.

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our leadership team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic senior living leader looking to make meaningful impacts in the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine!

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned skilled nursing facility to ensure quality of care and operational excellence.
• Lead and support teams by fostering collaborations, compassion, continuous improvement, and staff development.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to maintain high-quality resident care and positive outcomes.
• Promote a strong culture of service, accountability, and resident-centered care.
• Travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays, to support community needs and leadership transitions.

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa LNHA license in good standing required, or ability to activate licensure in Iowa.
• Proven leadership experience in skilled nursing.
• Ability to build relationships and lead a team through change with professionalism and empathy.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company-paid training and education to take your career to the next level.

• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.