National Health Care Associates
Nursing Home Administrator

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A Great Place to Work
Water's Edge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 111 Church Street, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457
Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a profitable, 150-bed skilled nursing facility with stable leadership, including a long-tenured Director of Nursing, is losing its long-serving Administrator to retirement and is seeking a worthy replacement. The center maintains a #1 ranking for PDPM/CMI performance amongst 24 National Health Care Associates facilities in CT, and will soon be starting a $4 million renovation project.
What You'll Do:
As a Nursing Home Administrator, you will be the chief executive and entrepreneurial leader of your center. You will develop and execute a strategy for operational excellence and growth, setting goals and objectives aligned with the mission. Your leadership will shape the culture of the team and drive excellence in care delivery, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
The Nursing Home Administrator has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, resident and employee satisfaction.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of clinical, allied health, and non-clinical support staff
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve market share and grow the business
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, and the community
- Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement among staff
- Collaborate with peers, corporate leadership, and other stakeholders to positively impact facility and organizational goals
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for transforming the lives of seniors, consider this exceptional Nursing Home Administrator opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Water's Edge team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Nursing Home Administrator include:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) in the state of operation
- Proven experience as an LNHA in a skilled nursing facility; for-profit experience preferred
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards of care in Long-Term Care
- Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
- Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment


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National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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