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Administrator / Executive Director

Elwood Health and Living
Elwood, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced, decisive, and people-centered Administrator to lead the overall operations of our skilled nursing community. You will oversee clinical, financial, regulatory, and human resources functions, build a strong team culture, drive census growth, and ensure our residents receive exceptional care every single day. If you are a licensed administrator who leads with integrity, holds high standards, and genuinely loves long-term care — we want to meet you.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.

  • 401(K) with company match

  • PTO

  • Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Daily Pay Available

  • Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment

  • Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

Operations & Leadership

  • Lead all day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing community across all departments and all shifts

  • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary leadership team

  • Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care

  • Conduct regular department head meetings, leadership rounds, and staff visibility on all shifts

  • Ensure all departments operate in alignment with the community's mission, values, and standards

Clinical & Regulatory

  • Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and all applicable federal and state laws

  • Lead survey preparation and manage the facility's response to annual state inspections and deficiencies

  • Oversee clinical quality metrics including falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infection rates

  • Support and partner with the Director of Nursing on clinical operations and staffing

  • Ensure the QAPI program is active, data-driven, and producing measurable improvement

Financial Performance

  • Manage the community's operating budget, census development, and financial performance

  • Monitor daily census by payer mix and partner with Marketing & Admissions to drive occupancy

  • Review and manage labor costs, overtime, agency utilization, and departmental expenses

  • Ensure accurate and timely Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing in partnership with the Business Office

  • Report financial performance to ownership and regional leadership on a regular basis

Human Resources & Culture

  • Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention of all team members

  • Address team member relations issues promptly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment law

  • Champion team member recognition, engagement, and a positive workplace culture

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, HR policies, and all applicable employment regulations

Resident & Family Relations

  • Maintain an open-door policy for residents, families, and team members

  • Respond to and resolve resident and family concerns and grievances promptly and professionally

  • Ensure resident rights are protected and upheld throughout the community at all times

  • Participate in care conferences and maintain visibility and relationships with residents and families

Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in the state of practice required

  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a licensed Administrator or Executive Director in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting

  • Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and long-term care operations

  • Proven track record of financial management, census development, and regulatory compliance

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team

  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills

  • Experience with electronic health record systems and operational reporting tools

Apply Today

This is one of the most important leadership roles in long-term care — and we are looking for someone who takes that seriously. If you are ready to lead a community, build a culture, and make a real difference in the lives of residents and team members every single day — apply now. We look forward to speaking with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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