Executive Director Skilled Nursing Facility
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Champion a values-driven culture by integrating our mission into daily operations, ensuring every resident and staff member feels the warmth and purpose of our community.
- Drive sustainable growth and excellence through strategic financial forecasting and innovative marketing initiatives that maintain a vibrant, full community.
- Lead and empower high-performing teams by directing recruitment, professional development, and mentorship programs that cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders.
- Guarantee clinical and operational integrity by navigating regulatory standards with ease, ensuring we consistently deliver the highest quality of person-centered care.
- Serve as a strategic bridge between community operations and the Board of Directors, translating complex data into clear insights that shape our future direction.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Nursing Home Administrator obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Additional Preferences:
- Previous experience as an Executive Director or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Ascension's skilled nursing facility in Milwaukee seeks an Executive Director to lead all aspects of a residential healthcare community—from clinical operations and regulatory compliance to financial performance and strategic planning. You'll champion the organization's mission-driven culture while managing recruitment, staff development, and mentorship across the facility. The role demands someone who can translate operational data for the Board, drive sustainable growth through financial forecasting and marketing, and ensure consistently high-quality, person-centered care.
This position requires a Nursing Home Administrator license and at least three to five years of directly applicable healthcare experience, with a minimum of two years in a leadership or management capacity. Prior experience as an Executive Director or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility is strongly preferred. You'll need the clinical and operational knowledge to navigate regulatory standards confidently, alongside the business acumen to forecast finances and shape community strategy.
Ascension is a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare and a military-friendly employer. This is a full-time, in-office role in Milwaukee.
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