Nursing Home Administrator - VCLC Homelake - Monte Vista
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Description:
Salary : $103,644.00 - $126,000.00 Annually
Location : Rio Grande County, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILB 90017 04/18/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Homelake Veterans Living Center3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144, USA
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: joel.drahos@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake
The Veterans Community Living Centers (VCLC) at Homelake offers holistic skilled nursing care/domiciliary care for veterans, surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents, who need short-term rehabilitation, respite or long-term care. The facility focuses on providing individualized, respectful care in a safe and comfortable environment. The VCLCs identify and address residents' diverse needs from admissions, transfers and discharges, including social, emotional, psychological, and medical assistance. It advocates for residents, removes barriers, coordinates services, and addresses concerns. The unit also facilitates interactions between residents, families, staff, and external resources and ensures proper documentation for reimbursements.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Description of Job
The Nursing Home Administrator position exists to assume overall responsibility for the successful operation of the facility by directly supervising all facility departments and department managers. The Nursing Home Administrator ensures that all facility practices and procedures comply with regulations set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Medicaid), the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and any other relevant federal or state regulatory agencies.
The Nursing Home Administrator will accomplish this by:
Job duties of the Nursing Home Administrator include:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualifications:
AND
Experience Only:
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a long term care or skilled nursing facility department or facility operations
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to ten (10) years
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information:
The following must be submitted at time of application for this position. Failure to attach the following documents will result in your application being rejected.
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; your cover letter and resume will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience in the work experience section on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications and you have attached the appropriate documents, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).
06
The Following are requirements for this position. Please select all that apply to you. Please be sure that certification/licensure are also attached to the attachment section of your application.
07
Please describe the minimum qualification substitution and how your education or experience meets this requirement
08
Describe your philosophy of person-centered care. How have you driven change to achieve desired outcomes in support of your philosophy?
09
Describe your experience in bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive change. Include your role(s) and give 2 specific examples describing the stakeholders, how you facilitated the work and the outcomes.
10
Describe your management style and philosophy related to the management of subordinates and stakeholders.
11
Describe your experience using data to improve performance. Include your role(s)and five at least two specific examples explaining the data used, the decisions made using the data, and the outcome.
12
Describe your experience in financial management of a budget where an account was over spent and what changes did you implement to meet budgetary requirements.
Required Question
Location : Rio Grande County, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILB 90017 04/18/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Homelake Veterans Living Center3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144, USA
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: joel.drahos@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake
The Veterans Community Living Centers (VCLC) at Homelake offers holistic skilled nursing care/domiciliary care for veterans, surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents, who need short-term rehabilitation, respite or long-term care. The facility focuses on providing individualized, respectful care in a safe and comfortable environment. The VCLCs identify and address residents' diverse needs from admissions, transfers and discharges, including social, emotional, psychological, and medical assistance. It advocates for residents, removes barriers, coordinates services, and addresses concerns. The unit also facilitates interactions between residents, families, staff, and external resources and ensures proper documentation for reimbursements.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Description of Job
The Nursing Home Administrator position exists to assume overall responsibility for the successful operation of the facility by directly supervising all facility departments and department managers. The Nursing Home Administrator ensures that all facility practices and procedures comply with regulations set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Medicaid), the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and any other relevant federal or state regulatory agencies.
The Nursing Home Administrator will accomplish this by:
- Providing vision, direction, and leadership for the home, utilizing input from all stakeholders (e.g., residents and staff, commission members, or other community members).
- Implementing a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and measuring its effectiveness.
- Ensuring census development is adequate to meet fiscal expenditures.
- Ensuring that financial operations are carried out to achieve fiscal viability and solvency
- Developing and maintaining an organizational culture congruent with the principles of the Colorado Department of Human Services and VCLC policies, processes, or procedures.
- Performing other duties as required or assigned
Job duties of the Nursing Home Administrator include:
- Department and Supervision: Directly supervises all department managers and serves as the final signature authority for the selection, development, correction, and disciplinary processes for approximately 73 total staff
- Leadership & Strategic Planning: Chairs department head meetings and conducts strategic planning to develop and implement long- and short-term training, recruitment, retention, and census goals
- Ensures that resident care/services are provided by staff that meets regulatory standards, facility process policies or procedures, and person-directed philosophies
- Works with the Director of Nursing and other staffing positions to maintain appropriate staffing consistent with regulatory requirements, acuity as well as partnership agreements
- Ensures the facility is financially solvent at all times through financial reviews of accounts receivable, Medicaid pending, accounts payable, and invoicing, as well as profit and loss reviews
- Meets with staff frequently and as needed to financials, spend downs, expenditures, contracts, and timekeeping issues affecting the department and facility
- Attends/chairs the facility Local Advisory Board as directed under C.R.S. 26-12-121 and attends/hosts VCLC board of commissioners meetings annually, either in person or virtually
- Develops or reviews performance planning and evaluation forms specific to staff that are supervised as well as subordinates
- Holds both group and one-on-one meetings with staff to maintain oversight and communication
- Ensures attendance of the leadership team at monthly resident council or other community meetings
- Attends or delegates staff to attend various health care associations or educational opportunities hosted by the Colorado Health Care Association (CHCA), American Health Care Association (ACHA), National Association of State Veterans Homes (NASVH), VA Concert Series, VA POD 3 Meetings or any other sessions that are offered
- The licensed Nursing Home Administrator will complete other duties as assigned/directed
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualifications:
- Must possess and maintain a current unencumbered Nursing Home Administrators License in the state of CO. Required by State Law to be in compliance and in order to operate a skilled nursing facility in the State of Colorado.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, vaccinations as required by state and facility
AND
Experience Only:
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a long term care or skilled nursing facility department or facility operations
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to ten (10) years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Long Term Care managing departments and/or teams
- Knowledge of financial monthly budgetary compliance
- Census/Marketing experience to or exceed occupancy targets
- Knowledge of Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services and/or Veterans Affairs Nursing Home regulations and survey process
Conditions of Employment:
- CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) - Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver's License
- On-call Status: NHA is on call 24/7 to ensure operations of the facility are maintained in urgent or emergency situations
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information:
The following must be submitted at time of application for this position. Failure to attach the following documents will result in your application being rejected.
- Current resume
- Copy of NHA License
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; your cover letter and resume will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience in the work experience section on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications and you have attached the appropriate documents, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
- This information is available to me and I have read this information.
- I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
- Yes
- No
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).
06
The Following are requirements for this position. Please select all that apply to you. Please be sure that certification/licensure are also attached to the attachment section of your application.
- I possess a current and valid Nursing Home Administrator's License
- I possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association
- I have 6 years of professional experience in health care administration and long term care
- I have graduated with my Bachelor's Degree or have higher educational experience
- I do not meet one of the minimum qualifications listed for the job but I do meet the substitution requirements.
07
Please describe the minimum qualification substitution and how your education or experience meets this requirement
08
Describe your philosophy of person-centered care. How have you driven change to achieve desired outcomes in support of your philosophy?
09
Describe your experience in bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive change. Include your role(s) and give 2 specific examples describing the stakeholders, how you facilitated the work and the outcomes.
10
Describe your management style and philosophy related to the management of subordinates and stakeholders.
11
Describe your experience using data to improve performance. Include your role(s)and five at least two specific examples explaining the data used, the decisions made using the data, and the outcome.
12
Describe your experience in financial management of a budget where an account was over spent and what changes did you implement to meet budgetary requirements.
Required Question