Interim Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (CONTRACT ONLY LNHA)

Care InitiativesWest Des Moines, IA
Hybrid

About The Position

Care Initiatives is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (Administrator/LNHA) for an interim, contract-only role to assist with assignments throughout Iowa. As an Interim Administrator, you will have the flexibility to work on a contract basis while leveraging your proven success in areas such as team engagement and retention, agency reduction, increasing census and diversifying case mix, people and business development, survey readiness, budget management, resource reallocation, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, residents and their families, other healthcare providers, and the wider communities served. Successful candidates must possess a valid Iowa LNHA or the ability to activate licensure within the 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 will oversee and lead the day-to-day operations of assigned senior living communities, developing effective operational strategies and directing the team to ensure residents receive consistently high-quality care. Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays, is required. As the largest single operator of quality skilled and intermediate care in Iowa, Care Initiatives provides its Licensed Nursing Home Administrators with excellent support, including an innovative peer network of over 40 Administrators and regional support. As a non-profit organization, Care Initiatives is committed to excellence and industry leadership in services, tools, and support, reinvesting earnings into facilities, teams, and care programs.

Requirements

  • Valid Iowa LNHA in good standing or ability to activate licensure within Iowa.
  • 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, and resource reallocation.
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external team members, residents and their families, other healthcare providers, and the greater communities.
  • Exceptional leadership skills.
  • Flexibility to travel throughout Iowa, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead day-to-day operations of assigned senior living communities.
  • Develop effective operational strategy.
  • Direct the team to assure residents receive consistently high-quality care.
  • Manage budgets and reallocate resources as needed.
  • Promote and foster positive relationships with internal and external team members, residents and their families, other healthcare providers, and the greater communities.
  • Cultivate teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Promote skill development and personal growth for staff.

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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