Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead a skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, MI. You will oversee daily operations, ensure resident care excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance in collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

The role emphasizes staff development, occupancy growth, survey readiness, and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Current, active Nursing Home Administrator license in the appropriate state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the skilled nursing facility.
• Ensure CMS, state, and federal regulatory compliance and corporate policies.
• Oversee quality resident care in collaboration with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services.
• Manage facility budget, financial performance, and census growth.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate department heads and staff to promote accountability and excellence.
• Support admissions and marketing strategies to achieve occupancy goals.
• Ensure survey readiness and lead corrective action planning for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, and community partners.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Regional leadership on strategic planning and quality improvement.

Skills

Long-term care operations

CMS/state regulations

Leadership & mentoring

Budgeting & financial oversight

Communication & relationship-building

Crisis management & corrective actions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Healthcare or Business Administration

Job description

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility. This role ensures the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and financial performance. The LNHArepresentsthe facility within the community, fosters strong relationships with residents, families, and staff, and drives operational excellence aligned with corporate strategy.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the skilled nursing facility.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations, as well as corporate policies.
• Oversee delivery of quality resident care in collaboration with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services.
• Manage facility budget, financial performance, and census growth.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate department heads and staff to promote accountability and excellence.
• Support admissions and marketing strategies to achieve occupancy goals.
• Ensure survey readiness and lead corrective action planning for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and community partners.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Regional leadership on strategic planning, quality improvement, and operational initiatives.

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• Strong knowledge of long-term care operations, CMS/state regulations, and resident rights.
• Leadership and mentoring skills with ability to inspire multi-disciplinary teams.
• Financial and business acumen, including budgeting, census, and reimbursement management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations and implement corrective actions effectively.

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Required:

• Current, active Nursing Home Administrator license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• 3--5 years of progressive leadership experience in long-term care.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration.
• Experience with multi-facility or large skilled nursing operations.
• Proven success in survey management and census growth.

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, and interaction with residents and staff.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, and corporate initiatives.
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare environment with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and emergencies.

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Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and accountability
• Resident-centered leadership style
• Strong ethical and professional standards
• Results-driven, strategic thinker
• Collaborative, team-focused leader