Site Administrator - Woodridge Skilled Nursing Facility

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of the University of Vermont Health Network Continuing Care, seeks a Site Administrator to lead a resident‑centered center in Vermont. The role ensures high‑quality clinical care in a homelike setting while aligning with organizational policies and federal/state regulations.

The administrator champions excellence, collaboration, and innovation, driving access, affordability, and quality in post‑acute and long‑term care.

Qualifications

• Vermont and/or New York Nursing Home Administrator License.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for the center.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards.
• Foster a culture focused on resident‑centered care, quality outcomes, safety, and service excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Partner with residents, families, community stakeholders, and healthcare providers to enhance the resident experience.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, census development, and operational performance.
• Support the growth and advancement of long‑term care and post‑acute services across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field

Job description

Meeting Your Idea of Home Is Our Purpose

For more than 30 years, Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing has been the skilled nursing center of choice in Central Vermont. More than a nursing facility, Woodridge is a vibrant community where residents are known, respected, and empowered to live their lives with dignity, purpose, and independence.

Woodridge is home to more than 100 long-term residents and offers specialized care through three distinct neighborhoods:

• Maple Grove: Dedicated memory care services providing a safe, nurturing environment for residents living with dementia and memory loss.
• Evergreen: Comprehensive short-term rehabilitation services supporting recovery following surgery, injury, or hospitalization.
• Spruce Common: Long‑term custodial care for residents with physical needs requiring ongoing support and compassionate care.

At Woodridge, we believe home is different for every individual. Our resident-centered philosophy focuses on understanding personal routines, preferences, and passions, creating an environment where residents continue making choices about how they live each day. Through active engagement with our Resident Council, residents and families play a meaningful role in shaping the community and care experience.

As part of the University of Vermont Health Network Continuing Care, Woodridge is committed to delivering exceptional care while continually evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Position Summary

The Skilled Nursing Center Site Administrator (SA) is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that delivers high‑quality clinical care in a homelike setting while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and all applicable federal and state regulations governing long‑term care facilities.

The Site Administrator serves as a champion for long‑term and post‑acute care services, combining operational expertise with compassion in service to residents, families, and staff. This leader is accountable for fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and resident‑centered care.

As a key contributor to UVM Health Network Continuing Care's strategic priorities, the Site Administrator will help advance access, affordability, and quality while supporting the continuous improvement and evolution of post‑acute and long‑term care services in response to changing community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for the center.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards.
• Foster a culture focused on resident‑centered care, quality outcomes, safety, and service excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Partner with residents, families, community stakeholders, and healthcare providers to enhance the resident experience.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, census development, and operational performance.
• Support the growth and advancement of long‑term care and post‑acute services across the region.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure, and Certification

Required

• Vermont and/or New York Nursing Home Administrator License.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Required

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management experience in at least one of the following settings:
• Skilled Nursing Center
• Residential Care Facility
• Assisted Living Community

Ideal Candidate

• Has a passion for serving older adults and their families.
• Brings strong operational and financial acumen.
• Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Thinks strategically while remaining connected to residents, families, and frontline staff.
• Uses creativity, innovation, and sound judgment to solve complex challenges.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and inspires teams toward shared goals.
• Is committed to advancing a culture where residents truly feel at home.

Why Woodridge?

This is an opportunity to lead a respected, mission‑driven organization with a strong reputation for compassionate, resident‑centered care. At Woodridge, you'll join a team dedicated to honoring the individuality of every resident while shaping the future of long‑term and post‑acute care in Vermont.