Nursing Home Administrator

Ohio Department of Aging

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

Qualifications

  • Valid nursing home administrator's license from the Ohio Board of Examiners.
  • Experience managing nursing homes or senior living facilities in long-term care.
  • Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's programs, and resident rights protections.
  • Proven leadership abilities in supervising healthcare or residential care teams.
  • Familiar with long-term care regulations and financial management in healthcare.
  • Strong customer service orientation and strategic communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations of the nursing home to ensure high quality resident care.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant health regulations and develop departmental policies.
  • Supervise staff across nursing and administrative teams to promote a positive work environment.
  • Act as the lead for annual regulatory surveys and manage corrective actions for any deficiencies.
  • Maintain relationships with health department representatives and plan life safety and educational programs.
  • Evaluate financial performance and assist in budget development for the facility.
  • Participate in capital budgeting to improve nursing home infrastructure.
  • Coordinate with external agencies to enhance resident services and advocacy.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage available the first of the month after starting.
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the first month.
  • Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) retirement contributions from both employee and employer.
Full Job Description
DUTIES:
  • Lead and manage the operations of the nursing home, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations, health policies, and licensing requirements; Develop departmental procedures & policies in accordance with governing statutes.
  • Supervise staff including nursing leadership, caregiving teams, administrative personnel; foster a positive team environment through effective leadership and supervision.
  • Acts as lead in annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs survey and Ohio Department of Health annual survey & all other complaint &/or compliance activities related to same. Reviews & develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
  • Maintains cooperative relations with representatives of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging, area hospitals, veteran service organizations & other nursing homes; plans, implements & evaluates life safety programs & nursing educational programs.
  • Evaluates annual financial program & coordinates development of budget for departments under the authority of the Nursing Home Administrator.
  • Plans & participates in the capital budget process to make improvements in the quality of buildings & surroundings of the nursing home.
  • Serves as representative on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Committee, Compliance Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; attends Resident Council meetings & Family Council meetings to present on current events at the Nursing Home.
  • Coordinate with external agencies for disability services, community outreach, and resident rights advocacy to enhance quality of life.
JOB DETAILS:
  • Medical Coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after the 1st of the month following start date. Visit here to learn more!
  • Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
  • View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards Page www.careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.


Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

  • Required - valid nursing home administrator's license as issued by Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Department of Health pursuant to Section 4751.02 of Revised Code.
  • Proven experience in nursing home administration or senior living facility management with a strong background in long-term care settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's programs, memory care strategies, and resident's rights protections.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising multidisciplinary teams within healthcare or residential care environments.
  • Familiarity with long-term care regulations, health policy compliance, and healthcare financial management practices.
  • Attributes include customer focus, develop talent, drives vision & mission, ensures accountability, communicates effectively and provides strategic results.


Join us to lead a compassionate team dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional senior care! Learn more at Southern Ohio Veterans Home.

Job Skills: Management

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