Executive Director - Administrator (LNHA)

Thornton Manor has the opportunity to welcome an Executive Director to join our team! You take the initiative as an engaged leader guiding facility operations and team development who cultivates a people-first focused culture. If this sounds like the ideal culture you desire, we welcome the opportunity to work with you!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

• Competitive salary based on experience, starting at $95k
• Benefits package including: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision company paid life and pension plan

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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Thornton Manor Nursing Care Center is a vibrant senior living campus offering both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living services. Our 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility provides compassionate long-term, short-term, and respite care, while Thornton Heights, our 13-unit Assisted Living community, features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with stunning bluff-side views.

We proudly offer both inpatient and outpatient therapy to support the diverse needs of our residents. At Thornton Manor Care Center, we are dedicated to delivering quality, person-centered care while fostering a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired.

If you’re seeking an organization where both residents and team members can truly thrive, we invite you to join the Thornton Manor Nursing Care Center family!

JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Director is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who directs the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be always provided to our residents. Ensure that all established policies and procedures including nursing care procedures, safety regulations, human resources policies, departmental policies, and procedures to assure that quality resident care and an effective operation can be maintained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead all department leadership and operations in achieving the company mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.
• Lead the facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
• Lead facility QA committee and ensure compliance with regulations for state of operation.
• Monitor each department’s activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, assist, and observe, coach, and discipline as needed.
• Develop an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in the development of the facility management team.
• Oversee and conduct regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility, morale of the staff, and ensure resident and tenant needs are being addressed.
• Exhibit positive customer service both to internal and external customers through the ongoing support and implementation of customer service initiatives and business objectives.
• Utilize survey information to address areas of importance as defined by customers.
• Ensure consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized, all staff is appropriately trained, and a high level of interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.
• Ensure the building and grounds are appropriately maintained and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and any hazardous conditions are timely addressed.
• Monitor Human Resources to ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and to ensure practices maintain high morale and staff retention, including effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and a proactive work environment.

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• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with government regulators, residents, tenants, families, area healthcare providers, physicians, and the community.
• Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables, and receivables.
• Ensure a marketing strategy for the facility is developed and implemented that reflects service opportunities, completion, potential market area changes, and maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety / disaster preparedness plan.
• All other duties as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with a desire to build and nurture relationships.
• A professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to support a diverse group of internal customers, focusing on the specific needs of each facility and community.
• Proficient with Applicant tracking systems, CRMs and HRIS systems with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with social networking and internet vehicles and tools such as emails, search engines, social media, blogs job boards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and with a team.
• Ability to strategically drive results while promoting Accura’s values and mission.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; some overnight travel required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or state-approved education is required.
• Experience serving in a supervisory role; 1-2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.
• Licensed as an Assisted Living Director in the state of operation.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits*
• Employer Paid Life*
• Pension Plan
• These benefits are available to full-time employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for PTO regardless of status.

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider.

Salary : $95,000