Nursing Home Administrator - VCLC Bruce McCandless - Florence

Nursing Home Administrator - VCLC Bruce McCandless - Florence

Salary

$106,776.00 - $170,856.00 Annually

Location

Fremont County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

ILC 00750 06/10/2026

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Bruce McCandless State Veterans Home at Fl

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Bruce McCandless Veterans Living Center 903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

joel.drahos@state.co.us

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.

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Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Bruce McCandless

The Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Centers (VCLC) at Florence 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.

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

Additionally, this position plays a key role as part of the Division of Veteran Community Living Centers management team, contributing to financial solvency, regulatory compliance, contractual service development, and client quality-of-life initiatives.

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 that information on the application.

• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

• Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

• By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• 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.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys 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.

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• 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.)

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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 Administrators 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 Bachelors 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.

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Please describe the minimum qualification substitution and how your education or experience meets this requirement

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Describe your philosophy of person-centered care. How have you driven change to achieve desired outcomes in support of your philosophy?

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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.

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Describe your management style and philosophy related to the management of subordinates and stakeholders.

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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.

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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.

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