Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Scarlet-Oaks; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Opportunities

Leadership Growth and Advancement Pot.

Job summary

Scarlet Oaks Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, guiding operations, clinical outcomes, and resident satisfaction.

The LNHA will drive regulatory compliance, survey readiness, staff development, census growth, and financial performance while fostering a resident-centered culture and strong partnerships in the Cincinnati healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LNHA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful LNHA experience in SNF or LTC.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory compliance capabilities.
• Proven success with state surveys and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee facility operations, clinical services, and admin functions.
• Provide leadership to department heads and interdisciplinary teams.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio DOH, CMS, and other regulations.
• Lead survey preparation and maintain continual survey readiness.
• Monitor budgets, financial performance, and key performance indicators.
• Develop plans to improve census growth and community partnerships.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff and leaders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Scarlet Oaks Care Center | Cincinnati, Ohio

Lead with purpose. Drive excellence. Make a lasting impact in senior healthcare.

Scarlet Oaks Care Center, a premier skilled nursing facility and long-term care community in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our operations, clinical outcomes, employee engagement, and resident satisfaction initiatives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven healthcare leader with a passion for post-acute care, long-term care management, regulatory compliance, staff development, census growth, and quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving strong survey outcomes, maintaining operational excellence, and building high-performing healthcare teams.

Why Join Scarlet Oaks?

At Scarlet Oaks, we are committed to providing outstanding resident-centered care while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and employees every day.

Position Summary

The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This role oversees clinical, financial, operational, regulatory, and human resources functions while ensuring the facility maintains the highest standards of resident care and regulatory compliance.

The Administrator will drive strategic initiatives focused on:

• Skilled nursing facility operations

• Long-term care management

• Employee recruitment and retention

• Resident satisfaction and quality outcomes

• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness

• Financial performance and budget management

• Census development and community partnerships

• Staff engagement and leadership development

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Direct and oversee all facility operations, clinical services, and administrative functions.

• Provide leadership and support to department heads and interdisciplinary teams.

• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

• Conduct regular leadership meetings to ensure operational effectiveness and communication.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with all Ohio Department of Health, CMS, state, federal, and local regulations.

• Lead survey preparation efforts and maintain continual survey readiness.

• Monitor quality measures and implement performance improvement initiatives.

• Ensure facility policies and procedures meet current regulatory standards.

Financial Management

• Manage facility budgets, financial performance, and profitability objectives.

• Monitor monthly financial statements and key operational indicators.

• Develop strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and facility performance.

Human Resources & Talent Development

• Lead recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop department leaders and staff.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and succession planning activities.

• Promote a culture of professional growth and leadership development.

Business Development & Census Growth

• Partner with admissions and marketing teams to increase occupancy and strengthen referral relationships.

• Build partnerships within the Cincinnati healthcare community.

• Support strategies that enhance census growth and market presence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Ohio Nursing Home Administrator License (LNHA).

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Experience managing budgets, staffing, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated success with state surveys and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related healthcare field.

• Experience overseeing rehabilitation, post-acute care, memory care, or skilled nursing programs.

• Proven success improving quality measures, census growth, and employee retention.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Experience in healthcare operations management

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations

• A history of mentoring and developing leaders

• A commitment to delivering exceptional resident care and customer service

Benefits & Perks

Scarlet Oaks offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-based incentives

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Leadership Growth and Advancement Potential