Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Campbell Street • Dayton, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Campbell Street is seeking a motivated, compassionate, people-focused Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead its community in Dayton, Iowa. Newly licensed Administrators and emerging long-term care leaders are encouraged to apply; prior administrative experience is preferred but is not required for the right candidate. The organization offers hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing support from experienced leadership.

The Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the community. The role ensures high-quality, resident-centered care; regulatory compliance; employee support; financial performance; and a welcoming, home-like environment. Working with department leaders and Campbell Street’s Support Center, the Administrator promotes a culture of respect, accountability, transparency, and exceptional care.

Requirements

• Current Iowa Nursing Home Administrator license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field, preferred or required as applicable to state regulations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, approachable leadership style that balances employee support with accountability.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adapt to new challenges.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Business awareness and interest in learning the financial and operational aspects of community leadership.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with residents, families, and employees.
• Professionalism, integrity, resilience, and commitment to doing the right thing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous long-term care administration experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, healthcare operations, or a related leadership setting.
• Administrator Designee status, if permitted by applicable regulations and approved by Campbell Street leadership.

Responsibilities

• Promote a resident-first culture that protects residents’ rights, dignity, independence, and individual preferences.
• Oversee admissions and ensure residents receive appropriate, individualized care and services.
• Partner with clinical leadership to monitor resident well-being, care planning, documentation, and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and resident privacy requirements.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Ensure concerns involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident property are addressed promptly and according to policy and law.
• Promote positive experiences for residents and families through open communication, responsiveness, and compassionate service.
• Oversee the quality and safety of community services, including dietary, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, activities, and rehabilitation.
• Lead, coach, and support department directors, promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and support recruitment, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and retention.
• Establish expectations, provide feedback, recognize employee accomplishments, and address employee concerns fairly and consistently.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, personnel documentation, performance management, and employee development practices.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the community budget in collaboration with the Support Center and Finance team.
• Oversee operational performance, resource utilization, financial accountability, staffing costs, payroll, overtime, purchasing, and other expenses.
• Support timely and accurate billing and collections with centralized billing and finance teams.
• Ensure financial controls, recordkeeping, purchasing procedures, and internal policies are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining care quality and a positive resident experience.
• Maintain survey readiness and compliance with regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate survey preparation, staff education, regulatory responses, and plans of correction.
• Promote infection prevention, sanitation, emergency preparedness, and a safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors.
• Oversee maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, emergency systems, and other community resources.
• Ensure required reporting, investigations, documentation, and notifications are completed.
• Serve in designated compliance and abuse-prevention roles as assigned.
• Communicate operational needs, significant concerns, and improvement opportunities to regional and Support Center leadership.
• Lead by example through ethical decision-making, servant leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Build relationships with residents, families, employees, community partners, and organizational leadership, and maintain a visible presence in the community.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen team performance, resident satisfaction, and community success.
• Embrace coaching, feedback, and continued learning as part of leadership development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional voluntary life insurance available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Same-day pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Hands-on training, leadership guidance, and experience managing an established long-term care community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager