Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Community Eldercare Services, LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurelwood Community Living Center in Laurel, MS seeks a passionate Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead daily operations and ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care. You will oversee regulatory compliance, financial performance, and staff development, fostering a supportive environment where residents and families feel valued and respected.

The ideal candidate holds an active LNHA license, a related bachelor's degree, and evidenced leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing Home Administrator license required.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
• Healthcare management or nursing home leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facility operations with strong leadership across all areas.
• Promote high standards of resident care, satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for surveys.
• Develop and manage the facility budget and monitor expenses and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a strong, engaged team.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and implement effective strategies.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and the community.
• Represent the facility professionally and develop strong community partnerships.
• Ensure appropriate emergency plans and procedures are in place.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Job description

Description

About Us

Laurelwood Community Living Center is a small, rural nursing home dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead our facility and create an environment where residents feel valued, supported, and at home.

If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving resident outcomes, and making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you!

As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you will oversee the daily operations of the facility while ensuring quality resident care, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and staff success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Manage: Provide strong leadership and direction across all areas of facility operations.
• Resident Care: Promote high standards of care, resident satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain readiness for surveys.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage the facility budget while monitoring expenses and financial performance.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, coach, and retain a strong, engaged team.
• Quality Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies to enhance facility performance.
• Resident & Family Relations: Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and the community.
• Community Engagement: Represent the facility professionally and develop strong community partnerships.
• Emergency Preparedness: Ensure appropriate emergency plans and procedures are in place to protect residents and staff.

Requirements

• Active Nursing Home Administrator License* required.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous healthcare management or nursing home leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented leadership style.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team where your leadership directly impacts the lives of our residents and employees. At Laurelwood Community Living Center, we believe in creating a supportive workplace while providing the highest level of care to those we serve.