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Job description: AdministratorBuffalo Prairie Lead with Purpose. Lead with Heart. Lead the Team. Buffalo Prairie is looking for an energetic, compassionate, and driven Administrator to take the lead and help us create an exceptional experience for our residents, families, and team members. If you are a natural leader who believes that great healthcare starts with great people, strong communication, accountability, and a genuine commitment to residents, we want to meet you! This is more than an administrative position — you'll be the heartbeat of the building , helping set the tone, develop your team, build relationships, and make sure our residents receive the quality care and respect they deserve. What You'll Do As Administrator, you will provide overall leadership and direction for the facility while ensuring that day-to-day operations support excellent resident care and a positive workplace culture. Lead the Team Provide strong, visible, and approachable leadership throughout the facility. Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and open communication. Partner with department leaders to establish goals, expectations, and performance standards. Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and staff to help them reach their full potential. Recognize team accomplishments and help create an environment where employees feel valued. Address employee relations and performance concerns fairly, consistently, and in accordance with facility policies. Champion Our Residents Keep residents at the center of decision-making. Promote dignity, choice, safety, and quality of life for every resident. Develop positive relationships with residents and families. Respond to concerns promptly and professionally. Encourage a culture where residents and families feel heard, respected, and welcomed. Drive Quality & Compliance Ensure facility operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and inspections. Partner with the Director of Nursing and department heads to monitor quality outcomes and implement improvement plans. Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Review facility trends, audits, reports, and performance indicators and take appropriate action when improvement is needed. Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently throughout the facility. Manage Operations Provide oversight of daily facility operations and workflow. Monitor staffing, scheduling, census, labor, and operational needs. Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical departments to identify challenges and develop solutions. Participate in budget planning, expense management, and financial performance initiatives. Support census development, referral relationships, admissions, and community outreach. Maintain positive relationships with physicians, vendors, residents, families, referral partners, and community organizations. Build a Strong Culture We believe that people make the difference . The Administrator will help create a workplace where employees: Know what is expected of them. Have the tools and support needed to succeed. Are held accountable with fairness and consistency. Feel comfortable bringing forward ideas and concerns. Understand how their role impacts our residents and the overall success of the facility. What We're Looking For We are looking for a leader who is: Energetic and positive Compassionate and resident-focused Confident and decisive Organized and solution-oriented Approachable and an excellent communicator Comfortable holding others accountable Committed to regulatory compliance and quality care Able to build strong relationships with residents, families, and employees Motivated by developing people and improving outcomes Willing to be present, engaged, and involved in the day-to-day life of the facility Qualifications Current Administrator licensure/qualification required for the applicable state. Previous healthcare leadership experience required; skilled nursing facility experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of long-term care operations, regulations, staffing, quality, and resident services. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with residents, families, employees, providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions. Why Join Buffalo Prairie? Because leadership should be about more than managing a building — it should be about making a difference. At Buffalo Prairie, your leadership can help shape the culture of the facility, strengthen our team, improve the resident experience, and create an environment where people are proud to work and residents are proud to call home. If you are ready to bring your leadership, passion, and energy to a team that is committed to making a difference every day, we would love to hear from you! Bring Your Leadership. Bring Your Energy. Bring Your Heart. Apply today and let's build something great together at Buffalo Prairie!

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person