Skilled Nursing Home Administrator
Community Health Systems
- Location
- Hattiesburg, MS, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About this role
Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.
Role
Skilled Nursing Home Administrator Location: Merit Health Wesley Schedule: Day Shift Hours Job Summary The Administrator, Skilled Care is responsible for the overall management, compliance, and performance of a skilled nursing facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The Administrator leads interdisciplinary teams, oversees fiscal and operational functions, ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines, and fosters a culture of excellence in resident care, employee engagement, and community relationships. Essential Functions Provides executive leadership for all aspects of the skilled care facility, including clinical services, administrative operations, financial performance, and resident satisfaction. Oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including CMS, OSHA, and state licensure standards. Collaborates with hospital and corporate leadership to align facility performance with system-wide objectives and quality standards. Leads and supports department managers in the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans that improve resident outcomes and staff performance. Drives census development and occupancy strategies by fostering positive relationships with physicians, referral sources, and community partners. Champions resident-centered care practices and quality improvement initiatives by participating in patient experience programs such as Press Ganey or CAHPS. Facilitates ongoing survey readiness and leads the team in successfully navigating regulatory inspections and audits. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and Staff Management Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues. Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning. Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards. Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable. Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety. Collaboration and Communication Works closely with leadership teams to