Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Healthcare Partners; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Healthcare Partners seeks a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to lead a long-term care facility in Eastern Nebraska. You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive resident-centered care with a focus on quality and accountability.

You will mentor department directors, manage budgets, and promote a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement while maintaining survey readiness and strong community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing Home Administrator license required (Nebraska).
• Experience leading skilled nursing/long-term care teams preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, state licensing, and survey readiness.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and drive operational results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations as Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care.
• Lead, mentor, and support department directors and management staff.
• Foster a culture of quality care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, census development, financial performance, and operational goals.
• Maintain survey readiness and liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Build relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, and community partners.
• Develop and implement policies to improve resident outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Promote resident rights, safety, satisfaction, and customer service.
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve strategic goals and organizational success.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Communication

Job description

We are actively seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to lead daily operations and drive high-quality, resident-centered care at a long-term care facility in Eastern Nebraska. The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) oversees all aspects of facility performance, including clinical oversight, staff leadership, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and operational results.

As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), you will provide strategic leadership, support department managers, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture focused on quality, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional resident care.

What We Offer

Compensation:

$120 000 - $130 000 per year

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the facility as the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care operations
• Lead, mentor, and support department directors and management staff
• Foster a culture of quality care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Oversee budgets, staffing, census development, financial performance, and operational goals
• Maintain survey readiness and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, and community partners
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that improve resident outcomes and operational efficiency
• Promote resident rights, safety, satisfaction, and exceptional customer service
• Collaborate with leadership teams to achieve strategic goals and ensure organizational success
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain a strong culture of regulatory compliance
• Ensure the facility consistently delivers safe, compassionate, and resident-centered care

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Home Administrator license required, with eligibility for Nebraska licensure as outlined below
• Previous leadership experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state licensing requirements, and survey readiness
• Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and achieving operational goals
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees, residents, families, and healthcare partners
• Commitment to delivering exceptional resident-centered care and fostering a positive workplace culture

Licensure Requirement

An active Nebraska Nursing Home Administrator license is required before the successful candidate begins employment in the administrator position. Candidates who currently hold an active, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator license in another U.S. jurisdiction may be considered if they are eligible for Nebraska licensure by reciprocity and obtain their Nebraska license before the agreed-upon start date. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of an active Nebraska license through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.