Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Exceptional Living Centers; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceptional Living Centers seeks a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead daily operations at a Dayton, OH skilled nursing facility. You will oversee clinical and non-clinical departments, ensure resident care quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

You will develop and mentor staff, manage budgets, drive quality improvement, and coordinate with families, regulators, and external partners to uphold a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing operations in a skilled nursing or similar senior care setting.
• Knowledge of elder care practices, resident rights, and person-centered care.
• Budgeting responsibilities including financial planning, monitoring expenses, and cost containment.
• Experience in training and developing interdisciplinary teams.
• Ohio Nursing Home Administrator license or ability to obtain before start date.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local regulations for SNFs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a skilled nursing facility, including clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Ensure high standards of resident care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead staff development, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with families, residents, regulators, and external partners.
• Promote a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

NHA leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in health administration / related field

Advanced degree or certifications a plus

Job description

Company Description

Exceptional Living Centers has been providing professional health care management services across the United States for over 25 years. The organization supports a wide range of functions, including clinical and operations management, marketing, finance, centralized business office, human resources, legal and compliance, and information technology. Exceptional Living Centers currently serves skilled nursing and residential communities in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Maryland, and Wisconsin. Team members join a network focused on quality care, regulatory compliance, and strong operational performance in diverse senior care settings.

Role Description

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based in Dayton, OH, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility. The role includes managing clinical and non-clinical departments, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety, and maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance. The Administrator leads and develops staff, manages budgets and financial performance, and supports quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction. Day-to-day tasks also involve collaborating with families and residents, coordinating with external partners and regulators, and promoting a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement within the facility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Nursing Home Administration and Long-term Care, with experience overseeing operations in a skilled nursing or similar senior care setting.


• Knowledge of Elder Care practices, resident rights, and person-centered care approaches that support quality of life and safety.


• Ability to manage Budgeting responsibilities, including financial planning, monitoring expenses, and supporting revenue and cost-containment goals.


• Experience in Training and developing interdisciplinary teams, fostering engagement, and supporting performance and professional growth.


• Current state license as a Nursing Home Administrator in Ohio (or ability to obtain prior to start date).


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with residents, families, staff, and external partners.


• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, including survey readiness and compliance processes.


• Bachelor's degree in health administration, business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.