Nursing Home Administrator

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad; Cozad (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

The Administrator at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Cozad is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the skilled nursing facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive environment for residents and staff. This leadership role involves strategic planning, financial management, and broad operational oversight to ensure high-quality care and efficient facility management.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, the position is salaried, full-time, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare administration in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Valid state Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong leadership, financial, and regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage facility operations, staff, residents, and maintenance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure CMS/state regulations and standards compliance.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, evaluate staff; foster professional environment.
• Financial Management: Oversee budget, expenses, revenue; implement cost controls.
• Quality Assurance: Develop quality improvement programs for resident care.
• Resident Care: Monitor care quality and address concerns.
• Strategic Planning: Develop plans for growth, improvements, and outreach.
• Administrative Duties: Prepare reports, maintain records, coordinate with agencies.
• Communication: Serve as primary contact for residents, families, staff, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Master's degree or LNHA/NHA certification preferred

Job description

Administrator

Job Title: Administrator

Location: Cozad, NE

Department: Administration

Reports to: Regional Director of Operations

Position Type: Salary, Full-Time

Job Summary

The Administrator at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Cozad is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the skilled nursing facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a positive environment for both residents and staff. This leadership role involves strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality care and effective facility management.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with regular interactions with residents, staff, and external stakeholders. Some travel within the facility and to external meetings or events may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage and supervise all aspects of the facility’s operations, including staff management, resident care, and facility maintenance.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility complies with all local, state, and federal regulations and standards, including those set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state health departments.

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and evaluate staff members. Foster a supportive and professional work environment, addressing any personnel issues or conflicts as they arise. Have a basic understanding of HR and the manner in which it relates to staff.

• Financial Management: Oversee the facility’s budget, including managing expenses, revenue, and financial reports. Implement cost-control measures and ensure financial stability.

• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance and improvement programs to enhance resident care and facility operations.

• Resident Care: Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to residents, ensuring that it meets or exceeds industry standards. Address resident and family concerns promptly and effectively. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, including growth initiatives, facility improvements, and community outreach.

• Administrative Duties: Handle administrative tasks such as preparing reports, maintaining records, and coordinating with external agencies and healthcare providers.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent advanced certification (e.g., NHA or LNHA) is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare administration, with a focus on skilled nursing or long-term care facilities.

• Licensing: Valid state Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license or equivalent certification, if required by state law, or the ability to get a NHA license within 6 months of starting.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management, and healthcare reimbursement systems.

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and best practices in skilled nursing care.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

• PTO Plan