Nursing Home Administrator

Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

10% defined contribution retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Nursing Home Administrator to lead our skilled nursing facility in Middletown, Connecticut. This key role involves operational oversight, strategic planning, and fostering a positive environment for both staff and residents.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and LNHA licensure, with extensive experience in skilled nursing facilities. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our aging residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an LNHA in a skilled nursing facility; for-profit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards of care in Long-Term Care.
• Visionary mindset focused on innovation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations including staffing and budgeting.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of staff members.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve market share.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Administration

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Water's Edge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

About the Facility

Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a profitable, 150-bed skilled nursing facility with stable leadership, including a long-tenured Director of Nursing, is losing its long-serving Administrator to retirement and is seeking a worthy replacement. The center maintains a #1 ranking for PDPM/CMI performance amongst 24 National Health Care Associates facilities in CT, and will soon be starting a $4 million renovation project.

What You'll Do

As a Nursing Home Administrator, you will be the chief executive and entrepreneurial leader of your center. You will develop and execute a strategy for operational excellence and growth, setting goals and objectives aligned with the mission. Your leadership will shape the culture of the team and drive excellence in care delivery, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

The Nursing Home Administrator has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, resident and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of clinical, allied health and non-clinical, support staff
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve market share and grow the business
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and the community
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement among staff
• Collaborate with peers, corporate leadership and other stakeholders to positively impact facility and organizational goals

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) in the state of operation
• Proven experience as an LNHA skilled nursing facility; for-profit experience preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards of care in Long-Term Care
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.