Nursing Home Administrator

About the Role

Friendly Senior Living is searching for a dedicated and experienced healthcare leader to undertake the role of Vice President & Administrator for The Friendly Home, a well-established nursing home and rehabilitation center with 181 residents, located in Rochester, NY. This senior executive position is pivotal for steering daily operations, fostering high-quality care and services, and contributing to the ongoing achievements of an esteemed senior care organization rooted in strong values centered on older adults and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and leadership to essential clinical and service departments, ensuring operations are efficient, effective, and strictly compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with the President, CFO, and department heads to create strategic directives, yearly operating plans, budgets, and capital development schemes.
• Design, implement, and oversee programs, policies, procedures, and performance benchmarks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive quality assurance and maintain readiness for regulatory audits, complying with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Compile operational reports and keep executive leadership and the Board of Directors regularly informed.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by promoting communication, staff development initiatives, new employee orientation, and continuous education.
• Enhance relationships with residents, their families, staff, and the wider community through visible and responsive leadership.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

The successful candidate will be a senior healthcare executive experienced in long-term care settings with strong leadership skills characterized by integrity and the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams. This leader balances strategic vision with practical, hands-on management and thrives in highly regulated environments, managing change adeptly while encouraging department collaboration to consistently deliver exceptional care.

Additional Details

The role requires proficiency in operational management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, budget management, and team leadership within a healthcare or senior living context.