Licensed Nursing Home Administrator — Lead Care & Compliance

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced Administrator to lead the facility's operations, ensuring compliance with OBRA and CMS guidelines while maintaining compassionate resident care.

The role requires a CA LNHA license, a health administration degree preferred, and at least 3 years in a supervisory healthcare setting. You will drive budgets, census strategies, staff development and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, unrestricted LNHA license in CA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration preferred.
• At least three years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the facility as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the facility’s programs and activities in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body.
• Identifies KPIs with department heads and establishes a system to monitor indicators such as QA and PI processes.
• Evaluates KPI outcomes with department heads to determine actions from leadership.
• Develops and implements processes to maintain the facility’s fiscal health.
• Develops and executes census and occupancy management strategy to improve census and fiscal health.
• Represents the facility publicly and in professional arenas; communicates clearly to diverse audiences.
• Leads regular management team meetings to discuss priorities and develop solutions with facility leaders.
• Maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and families through deliberate interactions.
• Evaluates work performance and maintains accountability across departments with HR.
• Facilitates participation in committees as necessary.
• Understands OBRA, CFR, State Operations Manual, Life Safety Code, and applicable labor laws.
• Tracks CMS initiatives such as SNF-VBP, SNF-QRP, Quality Measures, and Payroll Based Journal reporting.
• Ensures compassionate quality care through an interdisciplinary team and adequate staffing.
• Recruits qualified individuals in collaboration with HR to fill department head positions.
• Performs rounds to know residents by name and to be accessible to staff.
• Maintains safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards.
• Leads budget development and budget compliance meetings; reviews monthly financials for the governing board.

Skills

LNHA license

Leadership & supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced Administrator to lead the facility's operations, ensuring compliance with OBRA and CMS guidelines while maintaining compassionate resident care.

The role requires a CA LNHA license, a health administration degree preferred, and at least 3 years in a supervisory healthcare setting. You will drive budgets, census strategies, staff development and regulatory readiness.