Life Care Centers of America

Nursing Home Administrator

Life Care Centers of America$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Current Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing
  • Three years of experience in post acute care preferred
  • American College certification (ACHCA) preferred
  • Strong understanding of laws and regulations governing post acute care facilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct overall facility operations to ensure quality patient care
  • Oversee financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations
  • Implement policies for patient care, staff management, and facility maintenance
  • Manage budgets to meet facility needs and division goals
  • Ensure facility compliance with all regulations and serve as Compliance Liaison
  • Create a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
  • Represent the company positively in the community and work to meet census goals

Benefits

  • Be part of a facility recognized with a 5-Star CMS Rating for quality
  • Join an award-winning company with '800 Club' membership on Reputation.com
  • Work in a highly rated facility with a 4.6 star Google rating from residents
  • Opportunity to supervise and lead a dedicated team
  • Engage in professional development opportunities including mandatory compliance training
Full Job Description
We are looking for a passionate licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead our 60-bed skilled nursing home in Canon City, Colorado. Canon Lodge Care Center is proud to have achieved the following accolades:

  • "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
  • 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures
  • 4.6 Google star rating out of 81 Google reviews


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.

Education, Experience, and Licensure 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
  • Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
  • Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow 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

Essential Functions

  • Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
  • Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff
  • Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
  • Ensure census goals are met
  • Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
  • Effectively supervise team
  • Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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