Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

South Carolina Health Care Association; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

South Carolina Health Care Association seeks a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to oversee facility operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality patient care.

The role requires a state-licensed administrator, strong leadership, and the ability to develop budgets, manage staff and advocate for residents\' safety and well-being within an exempt/salary framework.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Administrator's license issued by the State Governing Board.
• Meets the minimum education requirements of the State.
• Prefer 1–3 years’ experience as a healthcare facility administrator.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality and appropriateness of resident/patient care meets or exceeds standards.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines.

Skills

Administrator license

Budget planning

PC proficiency

Education

State education requirements

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

DIRECT REPORTS: Director of Nursing & All Department Heads

FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salary

DATE: 08/24/26

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall management of a facility. Plans, develops, directs, monitors and supports all operational, administrative, clinical, human resources, customer service and fiscal activities for the facility's programs and services.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Has valid Administrator's license issued by the State's Governing Board
• Meets minimum education requirements of the State.
• Prefer one to three (1-3) years’ experience as a healthcare facility administrator.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the quality and appropriateness of resident / patient care meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines and standards.
• Prepares annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performance of facility in relation to budget and intervenes as needed.
• Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out facility programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Makes sure the facility is a safe, clean, comfortable, and appealing environment for residents, patients, visitors and staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Manages all aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
• Responsible for grievance process from residents, patients, employees, etc.
• Functions as primary officer for facility according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Other duties as Assigned.

Requirements

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

May be required to respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Standing - Occasionally

Sitting - Frequently

Walking - Occasionally

Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently

Climbing or Balance - Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally

Talk/Hear - Frequently

See - Frequently

Taste/Smell - Occasionally

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently

Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person