Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Career Strategies; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead a Kingsport skilled nursing facility. You will oversee operations, compliance, and culture, ensuring high-quality resident care while supporting and empowering your team.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll work with a strong clinical leadership team, manage budgets, drive performance improvement, and nurture resident and family engagement in a 120-bed setting.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Nursing Home Administrator (required).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Administrator in a long-term care facility.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, surveys, and best practices.
• Experience in memory care strongly preferred.
• Financial and operational management experience in Long Term Care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skill.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall daily operations of the skilled nursing facility
• Ensure delivery of high-quality long-term, assisted living, and memory care services
• Oversee compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams including nursing, social services, and support staff
• Drive quality assurance, performance improvement, and systems stabilization
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation
• Promote strong resident engagement, family communication, and community relationships
• Foster a culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and compassion

Skills

NHA License

Leadership & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & financial management

Team building

Job description

Lead With Purpose. Build Culture. Change Lives.

As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LHNA), you will be the driving force behind operations, compliance, and culture, ensuring residents receive exceptional care while supporting and empowering your team.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly supported environment with an experienced clinical leadership team and the ability to truly make an impact on residents, families, and staff in this Kingsport nursing home.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary (based on experience and accomplishments)
• Strong leadership support: Dedicated Director of Nursing, Restorative Nurse, and Infection Control
• The facility is about 120 beds, located near South Chicago.
• Full benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall daily operations of the skilled nursing facility
• Ensure delivery of high-quality long-term, assisted living, and memory care services
• Oversee compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams including nursing, social services, and support staff
• Drive quality assurance, performance improvement, and systems stabilization
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation
• Promote strong resident engagement, family communication, and community relationships
• Foster a culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and compassion

What We’re Looking For

• Active state license as a Nursing Home Administrator (required)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Administrator in a long-term care facilityStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance, surveys, and best practices
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams
• Experience in memory care, dementia care, or Alzheimer’s care strongly preferred
• Financial and operational management experience in Long Term Care
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skill

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about long-term care leadership and want to work in a supportive, well-resourced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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