Interim Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (CONTRACT ONLY LNHA)

Care InitiativesWest Des Moines, IA
Remote

About The Position

Care Initiatives is currently hiring an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (Administrator/LNHA) to join our team in an interim capacity to assist with assignments throughout Iowa. Serving as an Interim Administrator, you enjoy the flexibility of working in a contract-only capacity. You bring to the table a proven background of successes. Areas of successes may include but are not limited to engagement and retention of team members, agency reduction, increased census and diversified case mix, people and business development, survey readiness, ability to successfully manage a budget and reallocate resources as needed, promoting and fostering positive relationships with your internal and external team members, residents and their families, other healthcare providers, and the greater communities in which we serve. Successful candidates must have a valid Iowa LNHA in good standing or ability to activate licensure within our state. We are looking for an exceptional leader who will cultivate teamwork, a culture of continuous improvement, compassionately serve others, and promote skill development and personal growth for staff. The Interim Administrator oversees and leads day-to-day operations of your aligning senior living community. This exciting role is responsible for developing effective operational strategy and directing the team to assure residents receive the consistently high-quality care we are committed to delivering. Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays are required. As the largest single operator of quality skilled and intermediate care in Iowa, Care Initiatives provides our Licensed Nursing Home Administrators with excellent support in their role. With an innovative peer network of over 40 Administrators and regional support, we ensure our leaders are set for success. As a non-profit organization, we're committed to excellence and being an industry leader in services, tools and support. Our earnings are reinvested into our nursing homes and teams in the form of improvements, new facilities, high-quality staff, and new care programs.

Requirements

  • Valid Iowa LNHA in good standing or ability to activate licensure within our state.
  • Proven background of successes in areas such as engagement and retention of team members, agency reduction, increased census and diversified case mix, people and business development, survey readiness, budget management, resource reallocation, and fostering positive relationships.
  • Ability to cultivate teamwork, a culture of continuous improvement, compassionately serve others, and promote skill development and personal growth for staff.
  • Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and leads day-to-day operations of your aligning senior living community.
  • Develops effective operational strategy and directs the team to assure residents receive the consistently high-quality care we are committed to delivering.

Benefits

  • Doctors on Demand virtual health visits
  • Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dayforce Wallet - On-Demand Pay
  • Discount programs on gym memberships, Verizon Wireless, lodging, theme parks, apparel, and more!
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