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Optalis Healthcare; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead a skilled nursing facility, ensuring high-quality resident care while maintaining regulatory compliance and financial performance. The LNHA will oversee operations, staffing, patient outcomes, and census growth, with a focus on regulatory compliance, safety, and workforce engagement.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, this exempt, salary-based role requires strong leadership across

Qualifications

• Active LNHA license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years SNF leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day executive oversight of all facility operations.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident-centered care.
• Ensure staffing models align with census and budget targets.
• Promote accountability and engagement culture.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and OSHA/MiOSHA and manage risk and compliance reporting.
• Lead state and federal survey processes and oversee Plan of Correction execution.
• Monitor quality measures and Five-Star ratings with clinical leadership.
• Drive census growth through partnerships and outreach.
• Report operational and financial performance to RDO and execute corporate initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic leadership

On-site leadership

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Active LNHA license

Job description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Quarterly Bonus!

Reports To: Regional Director of Operations

Location: Facility Level - Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Department: Operations FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Position Summary

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) is responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, regulatory compliance, and financial performance of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role ensures delivery of high-quality resident care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Administrator serves as the executive leader of the facility and is accountable for clinical outcomes, workforce stability, financial stewardship, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Provide day-to-day executive oversight of all facility operations.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident-centered care.
• Ensure staffing models align with census and budget targets.
• Promote accountability and engagement culture.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and OSHA/ MiOSHA .
• Lead state and federal survey processes.
• Oversee Plan of Correction (POC) execution.
• Manage risk and compliance reporting.
• Manage facility operating budget .
• Monitor labor costs, census, and financial performance.
• Drive cost containment and revenue optimization.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies.
• Oversee HR functions with HRBP support.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and union agreements.

Clinical Quality

• Partner with Director of Nursing to ensure clinical excellence.
• Monitor quality measures and Five-Star ratings.
• Address infection control and readmission trends.

Census & Community Relations

• Drive census growth through partnerships and outreach.
• Maintain relationships with residents and families.
• Ensure high satisfaction levels.

Corporate Alignment

• Report operational and financial performance to RDO.
• Execute corporate initiatives and policies.
• Ensure emergency preparedness compliance.
• Lead response to crises and emergencies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Census and occupancy rates
• Labor cost as percentage of revenue
• Quality measures and Five-Star ratings
• Survey outcomes
• Employee retention
• Resident satisfaction

Qualifications

Required

• Active LNHA license
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3-5 years SNF leadership experience

Preferred

• Multi-facility experience

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Regulatory expertise
• On-site leadership with 24/7 accountability
• Ability to respond to urgent issues
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