Executive Director / Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Software Placement Group, SPG; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks an Executive Director / LNHA to lead a premier nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Connecticut. You will provide strategic direction, oversee daily operations, drive high-quality resident care, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative, resident-focused culture.

The role requires an active Connecticut LNHA license, proven executive leadership in a SNF, strong budgeting, and exceptional communication to mentor staff, engage families, and

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut LNHA license.
• Executive leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of CT health dept codes and CMS regulations.
• Proven budget development and cost management experience.
• Excellent communication and staff mentoring ability.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving for operational, clinical and family concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and clear direction to staff across all facility departments.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality care and resident outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with CT state codes and federal CMS regulations.
• Develop and oversee budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture and staff retention.
• Engage with residents and families to maintain resident-focused care and satisfaction.
• Lead quality assurance, regulatory audits, risk management, and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Staff mentorship

Communication

Education

LNHA licensure (Connecticut)

Job description

Location: Woodbury, CT | Schedule: Full-Time, on-site | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A premier nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Connecticut is seeking an Executive Director / Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to provide overall operational and strategic leadership. This role oversees daily operations, drives high-quality resident care, ensures strict state and federal regulatory compliance, manages fiscal resources, and fosters a collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture, continuing a tradition of strong clinical outcomes and resident-focused care.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic leadership and clear direction to staff across all facility departments, building collaboration and supporting professional growth
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing facility to ensure continuous, high-quality care delivery and outstanding resident outcomes
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable State of Connecticut and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing homes
• Develop and oversee budgets and allocate organizational resources effectively
• Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture that promotes staff retention and teamwork
• Engage directly with residents and their families to maintain a resident- and family-focused culture, support positive care outcomes, and maximize overall satisfaction
• Lead facility quality assurance, regulatory audit preparation, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in community engagement, organizational initiatives, and other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license in the State of Connecticut
• Proven executive or administrator leadership experience within a skilled nursing facility environment
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of Connecticut state health department codes and federal CMS regulations governing nursing facilities
• Demonstrated track record of successful budget development, cost management, and resource allocation
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills with a proven ability to mentor staff and build cohesive teams
• Sound judgment and critical problem-solving skills to manage operational, clinical, staffing, and family concerns effectively

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental & insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
• 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions
• Additional 1% retirement match may be available based on eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – includes vacation, personal & sick time, with accrual based on length of service
• 6 paid holidays
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
• Tuition/course reimbursement – up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees, subject to approval
• Weekly pay
• Employee well-being & support resources

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a premier nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Connecticut, continuing a long-standing tradition of outstanding clinical outcomes, operational excellence, and resident-focused care.