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Administrator / Executive Director

Sterling Healthcare Management · Elwood, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, decisive, and people-centered Administrator to lead the overall operations of our skilled nursing community. You will oversee clinical, financial, regulatory, and human resources functions, build a strong team culture, drive census growth, and ensure our residents receive exceptional care every single day. If you are a licensed administrator who leads with integrity, holds high standards, and genuinely loves long-term care — we want to meet you.

Benefits

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match
  • PTO
  • Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Daily Pay Available
  • Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
  • Supportive leadership that values your ideas

Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

  • Lead all day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing community across all departments and all shifts
  • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary leadership team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care
  • Conduct regular department head meetings, leadership rounds, and staff visibility on all shifts
  • Ensure all departments operate in alignment with the community's mission, values, and standards

Clinical & Regulatory

  • Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and all applicable federal and state laws
  • Lead survey preparation and manage the facility's response to annual state inspections and deficiencies
  • Oversee clinical quality metrics including falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infection rates
  • Support and partner with the Director of Nursing on clinical operations and staffing
  • Ensure the QAPI program is active, data-driven, and producing measurable improvement

Financial Performance

  • Manage the community's operating budget, census development, and financial performance
  • Monitor daily census by payer mix and partner with Marketing & Admissions to drive occupancy
  • Review and manage labor costs, overtime, agency utilization, and departmental expenses
  • Ensure accurate and timely Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing in partnership with the Business Office
  • Report financial performance to ownership and regional leadership on a regular basis

Human Resources & Culture

  • Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention of all team members
  • Address team member relations issues promptly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment law
  • Champion team member recognition, engagement, and a positive workplace culture
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, HR policies, and all applicable employment regulations

Resident & Family Relations

  • Maintain an open-door policy for residents, families, and team members
  • Respond to and resolve resident and family concerns and grievances promptly and professionally
  • Ensure resident rights are protected and upheld throughout the community at all times
  • Participate in care conferences and maintain visibility and relationships with residents and families

Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in the state of practice required
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a licensed Administrator or Executive Director in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
  • Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and long-term care operations
  • Proven track record of financial management, census development, and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
  • Experience with electronic health record systems and operational reporting tools

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