Interim Administrator

Channing House

. Lead regulatory oversight and operational integration of resident-facing services across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $176,800 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, operational leadership, and strategic planning within senior living and healthcare environments. Proficient in overseeing resident services, managing budgets, and ensuring quality care across multiple service lines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Nursing Home Administrator LicenseResidential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator CertificateRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeSenior Leadership Experience in HealthcareOperational Integration of Resident Services

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Hard Skills

Healthcare AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementProgram DevelopmentQuality AssuranceStaff TrainingMemory Care Program ExpansionPolicy DevelopmentMulti-Site ManagementClinical Services Supervision

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePCCEMR SystemsZoomTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

California Nursing Home Administrator LicenseResidential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator Certificate

Industry Keywords

CMSTitle 22Skilled Nursing FacilityResidential Care Facility for the ElderlyLife Plan CommunitySenior LivingInfection PreventionEmergency PreparednessQuality IndicatorsCare Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regulatory oversight and operational integration of resident-facing services across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing
Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
Oversee daily operations and budgets for Health Services and Wellness Services departments
Ensure coordinated, resident-centered service delivery across all levels of living
Translate organizational strategy into operational plans, measurable goals, and sustainable processes
Serve as Nursing Home Administrator of Record for the Skilled Nursing Facility and RCFE Administrator of Record for Assisted Living and Memory Care
Lead resident services planning for campus expansion, Independent Living growth, and future service enhancements
Lead operational readiness and implementation of the Memory Care program, including staffing, training, program development, and regulatory compliance
Support resident transitions between levels of living and guide complex care decisions
Oversee wellness and life enrichment programs
Develop and maintain facility policies and procedures
Monitor compliance with CMS, CDPH, CDSS, Title 22, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and Life Safety Code requirements
Serve as primary contact for regulatory and oversight agencies
Lead and participate in quality, safety, infection prevention, and other committees and task forces
Report quality and performance indicators and ensure corrective actions
Participate in resident forums, family meetings, care conferences, grievance resolution, and resident assessments
Assist the COO with strategic planning, campus expansion, service development, and organizational transformation
Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Participate in EOS practices, including Level 10 meetings and quarterly planning
Serve as Incident Commander during assigned emergencies
Lead Health Services, Wellness Services, Life Enrichment, and other assigned departments
Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate direct reports and departments
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, develop, retain, coach, and discipline employees as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, gerontology, social services, or related field
Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related discipline preferred
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a related field
Five (5) or more years in a senior leadership role
Knowledge of CMS, Title 22, and policies and procedures related to SNFs and RCFEs
Senior leadership experience in a CCRC, Life Plan Community, senior living, or healthcare organization overseeing multiple service lines
Experience supporting multi-site or campus expansion initiatives preferred
Experience supervising licensed clinical services and hospitality/wellness departments
Strong working knowledge of California Skilled Nursing and RCFE regulatory frameworks
Experience launching or expanding Memory Care programs preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Proficiency in PCC is a plus
Comfortable utilizing Zoom, Teams, or similar for virtual meetings
Comfortable with personal computers, software including EMR, and networked systems
Ability to speak and comprehend English, the primary workplace language
Other languages used by staff are a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Must hold an active California Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license
Must hold a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrator certificate
Must be able to interpret and administer state and federal laws and regulations
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
Ability to regularly move 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
Professional associations, workshops, and seminars
Generally indoor work environment with low to moderate noise
Up to 20% travel