Nursing Home Administrator

iCIMS Recruiting Platform•New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Nursing Home Administrator Overview Nursing Home Administrator Grandview Rehab and Healthcare is looking for a Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) who is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a Connecticut skilled nursing facility. The Administrator ensures the delivery of high-quality resident care, sound financial operations, and a positive workplace culture while maintaining full compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations and CMS federal requirements . Qualifications Current Connecticut Nursing Home Administrator License. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Healthcare Admin, Business, etc.). Experience in long-term care management; minimum 3–5 years preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of Connecticut DPH regulations , Public Health Code , and federal CMS rules . Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Responsibilities 1. Regulatory Compliance (CT DPH & CMS) Ensure the facility meets all Connecticut DPH long-term care regulations , including staffing, resident rights, safety, infection control, and reporting. Maintain the facility’s licensure and the administrator’s CT state license. Prepare for and manage DPH surveys, federal surveys, complaint investigations , and follow-up corrective action plans. Ensure accurate MDS submissions and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements. 2. Operational Leadership Direct all daily operations of the nursing home to ensure smooth, efficient, and person-centered care. Oversee all department heads (Nursing, HR, Social Services, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Business Office, Dietary, Recreation, etc.). Monitor staffing levels and ensure compliance with CT staffing regulations. 3. Resident Care & Quality Improvement Ensure residents receive care according to professional standards and CT/state requirements. Monitor quality indicators (falls, pressure injuries, rehospitalizations, infection rates). Lead the facility’s QAPI program and ensure ongoing performance improvement. Oversee care planning, admissions, discharges, and resident/family communication. 4. Financial Management Manage budget, expenses, revenue, and cost-control initiatives. Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and purchasing. Ensure accurate billing for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private-pay residents. Monitor and improve census, case mix, and financial KPIs. 5. Staff Management & Development Lead recruitment, retention, training, and performance management of all staff. Maintain a positive culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care. Ensure all employees meet CT licensure, certification, and training requirements. Conduct leadership and staff meetings regularly. 6. Family, Resident & Community Relations Act as the primary liaison to residents, families, and responsible parties. Ensure concerns/complaints are addressed promptly and professionally according to CT regulations. Build relationships with hospitals, community providers, and referral sources. 7. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Maintain a CT DPH-compliant emergency preparedness plan. Ensure staff receive required emergency, fire drill, and safety training. Oversee risk management and incident reporting.

Requirements

Current Connecticut Nursing Home Administrator License.
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in long-term care management; minimum 3–5 years preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of Connecticut DPH regulations , Public Health Code , and federal CMS rules .
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (Healthcare Admin, Business, etc.).

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (CT DPH & CMS) Ensure the facility meets all Connecticut DPH long-term care regulations , including staffing, resident rights, safety, infection control, and reporting.
Maintain the facility’s licensure and the administrator’s CT state license.
Prepare for and manage DPH surveys, federal surveys, complaint investigations , and follow-up corrective action plans.
Ensure accurate MDS submissions and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
Operational Leadership Direct all daily operations of the nursing home to ensure smooth, efficient, and person-centered care.
Oversee all department heads (Nursing, HR, Social Services, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Business Office, Dietary, Recreation, etc.).
Monitor staffing levels and ensure compliance with CT staffing regulations.
Resident Care & Quality Improvement Ensure residents receive care according to professional standards and CT/state requirements.
Monitor quality indicators (falls, pressure injuries, rehospitalizations, infection rates).
Lead the facility’s QAPI program and ensure ongoing performance improvement.
Oversee care planning, admissions, discharges, and resident/family communication.
Financial Management Manage budget, expenses, revenue, and cost-control initiatives.
Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and purchasing.
Ensure accurate billing for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private-pay residents.
Monitor and improve census, case mix, and financial KPIs.
Staff Management & Development Lead recruitment, retention, training, and performance management of all staff.
Maintain a positive culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care.
Ensure all employees meet CT licensure, certification, and training requirements.
Conduct leadership and staff meetings regularly.
Family, Resident & Community Relations Act as the primary liaison to residents, families, and responsible parties.
Ensure concerns/complaints are addressed promptly and professionally according to CT regulations.
Build relationships with hospitals, community providers, and referral sources.
Emergency Preparedness & Safety Maintain a CT DPH-compliant emergency preparedness plan.
Ensure staff receive required emergency, fire drill, and safety training.
Oversee risk management and incident reporting.