Executive SNF Leader (LNHA) - Care & Compliance

Hc

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Community impact opportunities

Job summary

HC is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead the overall operations of our Skilled Nursing Facility in Nashville. You will drive resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while engaging staff and the community.

The role requires an LNHA license, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 3 years of SNF leadership experience. You will partner with Nursing and HR to ensure staffing, quality outcomes, and survey readiness,

Qualifications

Current LNHA/NHA license required.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of skilled nursing facility leadership/administrative experience.
Strong knowledge of SNF operations and survey processes.
Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and improving facility performance.
Strong understanding of census development, admissions, staffing, labor management, and financial operations.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of CMS, state Department of Health requirements, and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the daily operations of the skilled nursing facility.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care and services.
Lead, coach, and develop the facility’s interdisciplinary leadership team.
Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and resident satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable healthcare standards.
Oversee survey readiness, regulatory compliance, plans of correction, and quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor key operational, clinical, staffing, census, and financial metrics.
Develop strategies to improve census, admissions, occupancy, and overall facility performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, referral sources, and community partners.
Partner with the Director of Nursing and clinical leadership to promote quality outcomes and strong clinical performance.
Oversee staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
Work closely with Human Resources to ensure effective hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
Monitor facility budgets, expenses, labor costs, and financial performance.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective utilization of agency personnel.
Conduct regular leadership meetings and ensure accountability across all departments.
Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.
Oversee facility policies, procedures, and systems to ensure operational consistency.
Lead performance improvement and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and professional environment for residents, families, and employees.
Serve as a visible and engaged leader within the facility and surrounding community.