Executive Director Skilled Nursing Facility

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facility: Ascension Living St. Francis Place
Department: Skilled Nursing
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Salary range: $116,413 - $157,499 per year

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Champion a values-driven culture by integrating our mission into daily operations, ensuring every resident and staff member feels the warmth and purpose of our community.
Drive sustainable growth and excellence through strategic financial forecasting and innovative marketing initiatives that maintain a vibrant, full community.
Lead and empower high-performing teams by directing recruitment, professional development, and mentorship programs that cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Guarantee clinical and operational integrity by navigating regulatory standards with ease, ensuring we consistently deliver the highest quality of person-centered care.
Serve as a strategic bridge between community operations and the Board of Directors, translating complex data into clear insights that shape our future direction.

Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Nursing Home Administrator obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences We're Seeking

Previous experience as an Executive Director or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility

Equal employment opportunity employer

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