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Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Saba Healthcare
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Responsibilities

  • The Administrator leads and directs the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, federal and state government regulations and company policies/procedures so as to maintain quality care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility’s delivery of care
  • Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date
  • Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions
  • Works with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility’s operations, including setting priorities and job assignments
  • Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback and assists, coaches and disciplines as needed
  • Conducts regular rounds to ensure resident needs are being addressed, monitors operations of all departments, cleanliness and appearance of facility, and morale of staff
  • Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of inter-departmental teamwork is maintained
  • Maintains a working knowledge and ensures compliance with all governmental regulations and company Quality Assurance Standards
  • Monitors employee relations practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
  • Promotes practices that maintain high morale and staff retention; including effective communication, prompt problem resolution and positive reinforcement
  • Manages turnover and ensures adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education
  • Manages facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables and receivables
  • Monitors business office activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed
  • Develops and implements a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payor mix, and ancillary revenues
  • Leads and monitors key marketing staff and plays an active role in carrying out the marketing plan
  • Develops positive relationships on behalf of the company with the government regulators, families, area health care community and the community at large
  • Supervises, conducts and participates in department and facility education activities and staff meetings
  • Demonstrates availability to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
  • Demonstrates knowledge of all state rules and regulations and provides adequate instruction regarding such rules and regulations to appropriate staff
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Possesses a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Maintains a current, valid Illinois State Nursing Home Administrator’s License
  • Possesses a minimum two (2) years applicable management or comparable experience in a long term care setting
  • Possesses strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care
  • Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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