Nursing Home Administrator

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
• Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
• Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Role: Nursing Home Administrator
Location: Newport Medical Center/Tennova Newport Convalescent Center

Schedule: Day Shift Hours

Job Summary 

The Administrator of Nursing Home oversees the daily operations and overall management of a skilled nursing facility, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for directing staff, managing resources, and fostering a supportive environment for residents and their families. 

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and accountability for all aspects of care and operational functioning within the nursing home.
• Oversees and coordinates activities across departments, including medical, nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, social services, and recreational programming.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff, families, and stakeholders to communicate updates, address concerns, and promote collaboration.
• Prepares and presents reports to the governing body, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Interviews and evaluates prospective residents and their families, assessing suitability and clarifying care plans.
• Monitors facility operations, identifies areas for improvement, and implements strategies to enhance resident satisfaction, care quality, and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and