Site Administrator - Woodridge Skilled Nursing Facility

Site Administrator - Woodridge Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0089628

Category:

Leadership

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Central Vermont Medical Center

Location:

142 Woodridge Dr, Berlin, VT

Department:

CVMC - Continuous Care Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day

Hours:

Hours per Week:

40

Weekend Needs:

None

Pay Rate:

$62.67 - $94.01 per hour

Meeting Your Idea of Home Is Our Purpose

For more than 30 years, Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing has been the skilled nursing center of choice in Central Vermont. More than a nursing facility, Woodridge is a vibrant community where residents are known, respected, and empowered to live their lives with dignity, purpose, and independence.

Woodridge is home to more than 100 long-term residents and offers specialized care through three distinct neighborhoods:

• Maple Grove: Dedicated memory care services providing a safe, nurturing environment for residents living with dementia and memory loss.

• Evergreen: Comprehensive short-term rehabilitation services supporting recovery following surgery, injury, or hospitalization.

• Spruce Common: Long-term custodial care for residents with physical needs requiring ongoing support and compassionate care.

At Woodridge, we believe home is different for every individual. Our resident-centered philosophy focuses on understanding personal routines, preferences, and passions, creating an environment where residents continue making choices about how they live each day. Through active engagement with our Resident Council, residents and families play a meaningful role in shaping the community and care experience.

As part of the University of Vermont Health Network Continuing Care, Woodridge is committed to delivering exceptional care while continually evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Position Summary

The Skilled Nursing Center Site Administrator (SA) is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that delivers high-quality clinical care in a homelike setting while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and all applicable federal and state regulations governing long-term care facilities.

The Site Administrator serves as a champion for long-term and post-acute care services, combining operational expertise with compassion in service to residents, families, and staff. This leader is accountable for fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and resident-centered care.

As a key contributor to UVM Health Network Continuing Care's strategic priorities, the Site Administrator will help advance access, affordability, and quality while supporting the continuous improvement and evolution of post-acute and long-term care services in response to changing community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for the center.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards.

• Foster a culture focused on resident-centered care, quality outcomes, safety, and service excellence.

• Lead, mentor, and develop interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.

• Partner with residents, families, community stakeholders, and healthcare providers to enhance the resident experience.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.

• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, census development, and operational performance.

• Support the growth and advancement of long-term care and post-acute services across the region.

QualificationsEducation, Licensure, and Certification

Required:

• Vermont and/or New York Nursing Home Administrator License.

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Management experience in at least one of the following settings:

• Skilled Nursing Center

• Residential Care Facility

• Assisted Living Community

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a visible, engaged leader who:

• Has a passion for serving older adults and their families.

• Brings strong operational and financial acumen.

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Thinks strategically while remaining connected to residents, families, and frontline staff.

• Uses creativity, innovation, and sound judgment to solve complex challenges.

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and inspires teams toward shared goals.

• Is committed to advancing a culture where residents truly feel at home.

Why Woodridge?

This is an opportunity to lead a respected, mission-driven organization with a strong reputation for compassionate, resident-centered care. At Woodridge, you'll join a team dedicated to honoring the individuality of every resident while shaping the future of long-term and post-acute care in Vermont.

If you're a strategic, compassionate healthcare leader ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in helping residents feel truly at home while leading the next chapter of excellence at Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing.