Nursing Home Administrator

Life Care Centers of America; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America’s San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado seeks a Nursing Home Administrator to lead overall facility operations for quality patient care in line with laws and Life Care standards.

You will oversee financial, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations; implement policies and manage budgets; ensure compliance with regulations and maintain confidentiality while upholding a high standard of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years' post acute care experience preferred.
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for overall facility operations to ensure quality patient care in accordance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Oversee key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations.
• Implement policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team.
• Manage budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements; serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships; follow Life Care's Code of Conduct and mandatory compliance training.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nursing Home Administrator license

ACHCA certification

Job description

Surrounded By The Majestic Colorado Mountains, San Luis Care Center Is Situated In The World's Largest Alpine Valley, The San Luis Valley In Alamosa, Colorado. Just Southwest Of The Great Sand Dunes National Park Our Beautiful Nursing Home Is a Perfect Choice For Individuals In Need Of Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Care Or Post-operative Recovery. We Are Part Of Life Care Centers Of America And Are Proud To Have Achieved The Following

• U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab for 2026
• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviews
• Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com

Position Summary

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your duties will include overseeing key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Be able to read and interpret financial records and reports
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
• Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff
• Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Ensure census goals are met
• Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Effectively supervise team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

An Equal Opportunity Employer