Nursing Home Administrator

Cornerstone Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Services in Iowa seeks a Nursing Home Administrator to lead one of our skilled nursing facilities with an ownership mindset and a passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will hold a current NHA license (or eligible in Iowa) and have a track record of strengthening clinical quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and team development in long-term care.

Join a growing organization that values culture, accountability, and continuous improvement, and has autonomy to

Qualifications

• Must hold current Nursing Home Administrator license (or eligible in Iowa).
• Experience leading skilled nursing or long-term care operations.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Commitment to recruiting, retaining, and investing in in-house staff.

Responsibilities

• Clinical quality and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Financial performance and budget management.
• Team development, recruitment, and retention.
• Resident and family satisfaction management.
• Community engagement and census growth initiatives.
• Cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion.

Skills

NHA leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Resident-centered care

Education

Nursing Home Administrator license

Job description

Are you a proven healthcare leader who believes that great culture creates great outcomes? We are a growing skilled nursing organization in Iowa seeking an exceptional Nursing Home Administrator to lead one of our facilities with an ownership mindset and a passion for excellence.

At our company, we believe that culture drives clinical and financial success. We invest in our people, empower local leadership, and create environments where residents receive exceptional care and team members thrive.

What Makes Us Different?

• Strong commitment to building and sustaining a positive workplace culture
• Focus on quality outcomes for residents and families
• Operational autonomy with the support of an experienced leadership team
• Growth-oriented organization with opportunities for career advancement
• Commitment to recruiting and developing in-house staff to deliver consistent, high-quality resident care
• Leadership team that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

The Opportunity

As the Administrator, you will serve as the leader of your facility, overseeing all aspects of operations, including:

• Clinical quality and regulatory compliance
• Financial performance and budget management
• Team development, recruitment, and retention
• Resident and family satisfaction
• Community engagement and census growth
• Building a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a current Nursing Home Administrator license (or is eligible for licensure in Iowa)
• Has experience leading skilled nursing or long-term care operations
• Demonstrates strong financial and operational acumen
• Is passionate about developing people and creating high-performing teams
• Believes in recruiting, retaining, and investing in in-house staff to provide the best possible care
• Leads with integrity, accountability, and a resident-centered approach
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to run their facility like their own business

Join a Company on the Rise

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead a dedicated team, and help shape the future of skilled nursing care in Iowa, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a growing organization where culture, people, and outcomes matter.

Build the team. Own the outcomes. Elevate the care.