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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Nursing Home Administrator - Long Term Care

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWaukon, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, preferably in healthcare administration, including coursework in business and human resources.
  • The ability to be licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in the state of practice is required.
  • Other licenses may be required as appropriate to state requirements and facility needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the location to meet established goals and outcomes, ensure regulatory and organizational compliance, direct and coordinate work, and maintain financial and operational stability.
  • Communicate with residents, families, staff, and members of the medical community about necessary changes, issues, and concerns; respond to residents' physical and mental needs and ensure they are met.
  • Ensure effective marketing and communication for all service levels, remain accessible, and practice active listening.
  • Assign responsibility for daily infection prevention and control activities; provide supporting equipment, supplies, and information; and set expectations for collecting and using data to monitor and control infections.
  • Create and maintain a culture of safety, ensure a safety program with scheduled inspections and corrective action, and provide equipment and supplies for a safe environment.
  • Protect resident rights and ensure residents, families, and significant others are informed of those rights; ensure HIPAA compliance.
  • Ensure a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program is in place; assign responsibility for its daily management; lead monthly QAPI committee meetings; sponsor performance-improvement projects; and review, approve, or reject team findings and recommendations.
  • Provide access to information, equipment, and supplies needed to support quality assurance performance improvement.
  • Serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison and support the Chief Compliance Officer in carrying out the Compliance Program.
  • Communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively orally and in writing; request ongoing feedback on task performance; and communicate upward and downward within the organization in a timely manner.
  • Ensure documentation and reports are completed as required by regulations or policy and procedure; seek clarification when needed; and keep the supervisor informed, following the chain of command when reporting issues or concerns.
  • Work with department teams and consultants to oversee campus operations.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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