Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Copper Ridge Nursing; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Copper Ridge Nursing seeks an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds a positive culture, supports staff, and drives clinical and operational outcomes.

This role requires licensure as an LNHA, strong knowledge of CMS regulations, and proven ability to manage operations, finances, and people. The administrator will lead a team, promote occupancy, and collaborate with hospital partners and

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state.
• Prior skilled nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey requirements.
• Strong operational, financial, and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to take ownership, solve problems, and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for facility operations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner closely with Nursing and department leadership to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive employee culture.
• Monitor census, labor, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Drive occupancy and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, referral sources, residents, and families.
• Lead survey readiness, quality improvement, and regulatory initiatives.
• Ensure residents and families receive responsive, compassionate service.

Skills

CMS regulations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership abilities

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead the operations of our skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate is a strong, hands‑on leader who can build a positive culture, support staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive excellent clinical and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for facility operations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner closely with Nursing and department leadership to ensure high‑quality resident care
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team
• Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive employee culture
• Monitor census, labor, expenses, and overall financial performance
• Drive occupancy and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, referral sources, residents, and families
• Lead survey readiness, quality improvement, and regulatory initiatives
• Ensure residents and families receive responsive, compassionate service

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Home Administrator license in the applicable state
• Prior skilled nursing leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey requirements
• Strong operational, financial, and people‑management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to take ownership, solve problems, and lead by example

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive regional and corporate leadership
• Opportunity to lead and grow a strong facility and team

We are looking for an administrator who is visible, accountable, energetic, and committed to both resident care and operational excellence.