Nursing Home Administrator

Life Care Center of South Hill is located in Puyallup Washington a city known for its agricultural heritage vibrant community events and suburban charm with easy access to Tacoma and Seattle. Residents enjoy the annual Washington State Fair numerous parks and a revitalized downtown filled with shopping and dining options.

Our resort-style state-of-the-art facility which opened in 2016 specializes in short-term skilled care and has been recognized for excellence in patient outcomes and quality care. Life Care Center of South Hill was named one of U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Nursing Homes and holds a prestigious 5-Star CMS Rating reflecting our commitment to exceptional service. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and are seeking compassionate dynamic professionals to join our outstanding team.

Life Care Center of South Hill opened in 2015 and is considered by many to be the crown jewel of nursing homes in Washington State. This beautiful two-story facility feels more like a resort than a nursing home! At 60 beds and growing this facility provides skilled nursing and rehab services at a high volume and is located a mile away from MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Relocation assistance is available.

Position Summary

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws regulations and Life Care standards. Your duties will including overseeing key areas including financial operations human resources customer service business development and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care caregiving and support staff financial control public relations and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

Education Experience and Licensure Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Be able to read and interpret financial records and reports
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal State local and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facilitys Compliance Liaison
• Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort convenience and safety of patients families and staff
• Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Ensure census goals are met
• Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Effectively supervise team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

An Equal Opportunity Employer