Licensed Nursing Home Administrator — Lead Care & Compliance

Sweetwater Care; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings options

Professional development

Recruiter support

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to oversee a Skilled Nursing Facility. This permanent role requires leadership, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to high-quality resident care.

The LNHA will manage day-to-day operations, mentor department managers, ensure regulatory readiness, and collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and staff to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Current LNHA license in the state of employment (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare leadership or long‑term care experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Skilled Nursing Facility while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the facility's Compliance Officer, promoting ethical practices and maintaining regulatory readiness.
• Lead, mentor, and support department managers to achieve operational, financial, and clinical goals.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care while meeting or exceeding quality and performance standards.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting, surveys, plans of correction, licensing requirements, and other regulatory documentation.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, staff, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and outstanding customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to oversee a Skilled Nursing Facility. This permanent role requires leadership, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to high-quality resident care.

The LNHA will manage day-to-day operations, mentor department managers, ensure regulatory readiness, and collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and staff to deliver exceptional service.