National Health Care Associates
Nursing Home Administrator
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Nursing Home Administrator
A Great Place to Work
Water’s Edge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, and as a Certified Great Place to Work, we believe you’ll flourish here. Your work will have deep meaning—you’ll positively impact the lives of our aging guests and their families. You’ll enjoy meaningful connections with the families you serve and your coworkers. If you’re seeking career advancement, our values-driven environment will ensure your expertise and commitment are recognised and rewarded. Join our passionate team today!
About the Organisation
Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility with stable leadership, including a long-serving Director of Nursing. The centre ranks #1 in PDPM/CMI performance out of 24 National Health Care Associates facilities in Connecticut and is set to commence a $4 million renovation project.
This role has arisen following the retirement of its long-serving Administrator—an organisational leader whose dedication has left a lasting mark.
Role: Nursing Home Administrator
As the Chief Executive and Entrepreneurial Leader of Water’s Edge, you will:
- Develop and execute a strategy for operational excellence and growth, ensuring mission-aligned goals.
- Shape a high-performance culture that prioritises excellence in care delivery, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Hold 24-hour accountability for delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare with positive clinical outcomes, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff (nursing, Allied Health), and non-clinical support staff.
- Drive strategic initiatives to increase market share and grow the business.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and the broader community.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with peers, corporate leadership, and stakeholders to achieve facility and organisational goals.
What We Offer
As part of National Health Care, our team at Water’s Edge enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including a 10% defined-contribution retirement plan.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship programmes.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment.
- The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Requirements
To excel as a Nursing Home Administrator, we seek candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Licensure: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) in the state of operation.
- Experience: Proven track record as an LNHA in a skilled nursing facility, with for-profit experience preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of long-term care regulatory requirements and standards of care.
- Leadership Mindset: Visionary with a focus on innovation and quality improvement.
- Care-Focus: Commitment to resident-centred care quality.
- Competence in meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of elderly and chronic illness patients.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based, fast-paced environment.
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Why Work Here?
National Health Care Associates is family-owned and operated with roots tracing back to 1984. Our centres—40+ premier providers of skilled care, rehabilitation, and post-hospital care—share core values: Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Many have been named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. By joining our team, you will contribute to life-changing care in a Great Place to Work environment.
Equality Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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