Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Hamden, CT, seeks a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead daily facility operations, oversee resident care, ensure regulatory compliance, manage staffing, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to support resident-centered elder care, address family concerns, and promote a safe, respectful environment. This role emphasizes training, performance metrics, and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Nursing Home Administration and Long-term Care.

Responsibilities

• The Administrator oversees daily operations of the facility, including resident care services and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Training staff

Multidisciplinary team

Resident/family communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Elder care focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Nursing Home Administrator license

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has been a dedicated provider of post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care. Its focus is on delivering personalized, compassionate care while maintaining strong clinical standards. Team members work in a professional environment that values respect, quality service, and collaboration across all care disciplines.

Role Description

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based in Hamden, CT. This role oversees daily operations of the facility, including resident care services, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing budgets and resources, guiding department leaders, and ensuring adherence to state and federal long-term care regulations. The Administrator collaborates with clinical teams to support resident-centered elder care, addresses family and resident concerns, and promotes a safe, supportive environment. The role also involves implementing training and development programs, monitoring performance metrics, and driving organizational goals for resident outcomes and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Nursing Home Administration and Long-term Care.
• Knowledge of Budgeting and financial management in a healthcare or senior care setting.
• Experience providing or overseeing Elder Care with a focus on dignity, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Ability to develop and deliver Training for staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Current state license as a Nursing Home Administrator (or eligibility to obtain licensure in Connecticut).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and survey processes in skilled nursing facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, staff, and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center is strongly preferred.