Nursing Home Administrator

Meadowbrook at Black River Falls•Black River Falls, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Home Administrator is responsible for the overall clinical and operational oversight of the facility. This includes ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and care standards, managing staff development, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, overseeing financial operations, and upholding resident rights. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, with a focus on providing quality care and maintaining operational stability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; health-related degree preferred (Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar).
Current, unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator license in Wisconsin (or eligibility).
Thorough knowledge of OBRA regulations, survey processes, quality measures, reimbursement regulations, and nursing practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions, plan, implement, and interpret policies, programs, and procedures.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff, residents, families, and government agencies.
Physical ability to move throughout the facility and assist with resident evacuation if needed.
Must meet general health requirements and be able to lift, push, or carry up to 25 lbs intermittently.

Nice To Haves

Health-related degree preferred (Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar).

Responsibilities

Ensure physicians and nursing staff comply with facility policies, care plans, visit requirements, orders, and regulations.
Conduct daily rounds to monitor compliance and operational effectiveness.
Review and address accident/incident reports and oversee risk management programs.
Assist department directors with planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training and orientation programs.
Participate in supervisory-level training, workshops, and seminars to maintain professional knowledge.
Ensure personnel complete annual mandatory training on safety, infection control, and compliance.
Foster teamwork, morale, and a positive work environment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire safety, infection control, and hazardous materials procedures.
Collaborate with Maintenance to implement building, grounds, and waste disposal procedures.
Authorize purchase and maintenance of major equipment and supplies.
Ensure adequate equipment and materials are available for daily operations and resident care.
Prepare annual operating budgets and allocate resources effectively.
Maintain accounting systems, review financial statements, and submit reports to governing boards and regulatory agencies.
Monitor economic conditions and adjust resources to ensure quality care and operational stability.
Report suspected or unknown incidents of fraud or compliance violations as required.
Maintain confidentiality of resident health information.
Ensure residents’ rights to privacy, property, and civil liberties are respected.
Address and document resident complaints and grievances.
Implement Resident/Group Councils and oversee resident fund management.
Ensure policies regarding resident discharges, room changes, and notifications are followed.