Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Blackwell Talent; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwell Talent is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Administrator to lead a skilled nursing facility in the Greater Charleston area, SC. This role focuses on directing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality resident care with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will balance clinical, financial, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of accountability and growth within the facility and with community partners.

Qualifications

• Current, active South Carolina Nursing Home Administrator license or eligibility.
• Experience in nursing home administration or SNF leadership.
• Long-term care regulations knowledge and QA practices.
• Proven experience with budgets and staff development.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to resident dignity, quality care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of facility operations to ensure compliant performance.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to support high standards of care and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, SC Department of Public Health and local regulations.
• Oversee budgets, monitor financial results, manage expenses, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified team members while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor compliance and lead quality assurance initiatives for surveys.
• Promote resident-centered engagement and address concerns with professionalism.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for safe operations.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families, referral sources and community partners.
• Establish goals and evaluate KPIs to strengthen facility performance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff development

Quality improvement

Communication

Operational oversight

Education

South Carolina Nursing Home Administrator license

Job description

Nursing Home Administrator

Location: Greater Charleston Area, South Carolina
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nursing Home Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing facility in the Greater Charleston area of South Carolina. This individual will be responsible for driving operational performance, promoting quality resident care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and building a strong, collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a passion for long-term care, a commitment to resident satisfaction, and a proven ability to lead facility operations while achieving clinical, financial, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct all aspects of facility operations to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant performance.




• Quality Resident Care: Collaborate with clinical leadership to support high standards of care, positive resident outcomes, and continuous quality improvement.




• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and South Carolina Department of Public Health requirements.




• Financial Performance: Oversee facility budgets, monitor financial results, manage expenses, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.




• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and retain qualified team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.




• Survey Readiness: Monitor compliance, lead quality assurance initiatives, and ensure ongoing readiness for regulatory inspections and surveys.




• Resident and Family Engagement: Promote a resident-centered environment and ensure concerns are addressed with professionalism and compassion.




• Staffing and Resource Management: Oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, effective facility operations.




• Community Relationships: Develop positive relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and community partners.




• Performance Improvement: Establish goals, evaluate key performance indicators, and implement strategies to strengthen overall facility performance.

Qualifications

• Current, active South Carolina Nursing Home Administrator license or eligibility for licensure, as applicable.




• Previous experience in nursing home administration or skilled nursing facility leadership preferred.




• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, compliance standards, and quality assurance practices.




• Demonstrated experience with operational oversight, budget management, and staff development.




• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive performance improvement.




• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.




• A strong commitment to resident dignity, quality care, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal Candidate

• A hands-on leader who takes ownership of facility performance.




• A collaborative professional who inspires and develops strong teams.




• A strategic thinker who balances quality outcomes, financial responsibility, and operational excellence.




• A compassionate leader who prioritizes residents, families, and employee engagement.