Nursing Home Administrator

Grace Lutheran Communities; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

PayActiv – On demand access to earned

Retirement match (up to 4%)

Job summary

Grace Lutheran Communities is seeking a licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead our Wisconsin facility with a compassionate, resident-centered focus. This role oversees all operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and guides staff to deliver high-quality care in a warm environment.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, staff development, and continuous quality improvement while fostering teamwork and open communication with residents, families, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active WI Nursing Home Administrator license.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing home activities to meet goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement facility objectives and procedures.
• Foster clear communication within the program and organization.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Recruit and supervise qualified personnel to meet resident needs.
• Monitor staff performance and maintain resident safety and satisfaction.
• Oversee budgeting and financial stewardship within approved guidelines.

Education

Nursing Home Administrator license (WI)

Job description

At Grace Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Nursing Home Administrator license in WI

BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer, direct and conduct all activities of the nursing home to carry out its goals and objectives
• Participate in development, implementation and maintenance of facility objectives and procedures
• Foster positive communication within the program/facility and the organization as a whole
• Promote organizations’ team concept
• Interpret philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of organization to facility personnel.
• Make decisions and perform all duties in accordance with organizations’ policies/procedures, state and federal regulations and in conformance with recognized standards
• Recruitment and selection of qualified personnel necessary to meet the needs of the residents and facility
• Utilize a participative management style, encourage a team approach to decision making
• Ensure quality services, prompt resolution of concerns and customer satisfaction
• Continually monitor and evaluate staff performance
• Ensure the organization’s human resource policies and procedures are administered fairly and effectively
• Maintain financial stability of programs/services, working within guidelines and parameters established through organization policies
• Investigate and initiate incidents of discipline/corrective action (including discharge), if necessary, according to established personnel procedures, in conjunction with Director of Human Resources
• Accessible to staff on all shifts
• Plan annual budget and work within an approved budget: supervise and approve all purchases
• Review department staff accident and incident reports
• Maintain and safeguard confidential information
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, co-workers, public and facility Medical Director
• Function independently in situations that require professional judgement
• Serve as a role model by recognizing and meeting the needs of the residents, families and staff through effective us of “Safety, Courtesy, Care and Efficiency” standards
• Additional duties as assigned