Nursing Home Administrator

Wausau
2400 Marshall Street
Wausau, WI 54403, USA

The Nursing Home Administrator provides overall strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the nursing home. This position is responsible for ensuring excellence in resident care, compliance with state and federal regulations, financial sustainability, and the development of a high-performing workforce. The Director partners closely with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and other senior leaders to establish organizational priorities, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen resident, family, and community relationships.

• The starting pay range for this role is $130,000 - $144,500, based on education and experience.
• This position is full-time and in person.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

Required:

• Current Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator License (and federal registry listing)
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field
• More than four years of leadership experience in nursing home or long-term care administration
• Expertise in CMS regulations, survey process, and QAPI programs.
• Strong clinical knowledge with ability to evaluate care practices and outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, foster staff engagement, and resolve complex problems.

• More than five years of progressive leadership in long-term care
• Demonstrated success in regulatory survey performance, financial management, and workforce development

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

• Develop and implement strategic priorities to meet community needs and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, DHS, state, and federal regulatory standards, including survey readiness and corrective actions.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, integrating data-driven decision making.
• Manage all business operations including billing, accounting, purchasing, and staffing models.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring adherence and corrective action for variances.
• Direct caregiver misconduct investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to review care plans, clinical practices, and improve workflows.
• Promote resident dignity, rights, privacy, and satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives for all staff.
• Establish staffing levels that align with regulatory requirements and resident acuity.
• Foster a culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, hospitals, physicians, and community partners.
• Directly supervises department heads and senior management at the nursing home.
• Responsible for hiring, promotion, coaching, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Provides oversight for approximately 10+ direct/indirect reports across professional and management levels.
• Assign and evaluate work, review performance, and manage staff development in collaboration with HR.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs approximately 775 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more.

We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website cen.org/careers to learn more.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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