Nursing Home Administrator

Senior Lifestyle • Gorham, ME

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Home Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing community and supervises skilled nursing staff. As the on-site executive, this person is the main point of contact for staff, residents, prospective residents, community organizations, government agencies, and the public. The role includes budget accountability, maintaining required community licenses, staff leadership, and representing the community in social, civic, and professional settings. The administrator promotes and protects resident rights, supporting informed decisions and treating residents with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Nursing Home Administrator license required.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Senior Housing Industry.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Professional communication and listening skills when working with residents, guests, and coworkers.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
• Strong management skills and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.
• Compassion and patience, including when work is stressful.
• Ability to switch tasks quickly and often.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the skilled nursing community and supervise skilled nursing staff.
• Act as the on-site executive and main point of contact for staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public.
• Maintain budget accountability and cash flow; anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
• Hire, train, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporate policy.
• Maintain all local, state, and federal licenses for the community.
• Lead staff meetings.
• Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Represent the community in social and civic affairs and in local, state, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• DailyPay access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed