Nursing Home Administrator
About The Position
Surrounded by the majestic Colorado Mountains, San Luis Care Center is situated in the world's largest alpine valley, the San Luis Valley in Alamosa, Colorado. Just southwest of The Great Sand Dunes National Park our beautiful nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are part of Life Care Center s of America and are proud to have achieved the following: U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab for 2026 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating 4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviews Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com Position Summary The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your duties will including overseeing key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- Be able to read and interpret financial records and reports.
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred.
- Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA).
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
- Oversees key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations.
- Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team.
- Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
- Ensures facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serves as the facility's Compliance Liaison.
- Ensures facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff.
- Serves as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community.
- Ensures census goals are met.
- Prepares and operates within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP).
- Effectively supervises team.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Benefits
- U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab for 2026
- 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
- 4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviews
- Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
