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Rockford Health Care Center in Rockford, Ohio, seeks a licensed Nursing Home Administrator to provide overall leadership and operational oversight. You will build a strong leadership team, ensure high-quality care, and maintain regulatory compliance.
The administrator will manage budgets, census development, and staff engagement while fostering a resident-centered culture and strong community partnerships.
Rockford Health Care Center | Rockford, Ohio
Rockford Health Care Center is seeking an experienced, driven, and people-focused Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our skilled nursing community in Rockford, Ohio.
This is an opportunity for a strong healthcare leader who understands that successful long-term care operations begin with great people, strong clinical outcomes, operational accountability, and a resident-first culture.
We are looking for an Administrator who is visible, engaged, and comfortable leading from the front. The ideal candidate understands the day-to-day realities of skilled nursing, knows how to develop department leaders, and can balance clinical quality, employee engagement, census development, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
If you are ready to take ownership of a community and lead a team toward continued growth and success, we want to hear from you.
As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you will provide overall leadership and operational oversight for Rockford Health Care Center.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for all facility operations
Build, develop, and retain a strong interdisciplinary leadership team
Partner closely with the Director of Nursing to support exceptional clinical outcomes and quality of care
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
Promote survey readiness and a culture of continuous quality improvement
Monitor key operational, clinical, financial, staffing, and census metrics
Develop strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture
Support census growth through strong relationships with residents, families, referral partners, and the surrounding community
Oversee facility budgets, labor management, expenses, and overall financial performance
Establish clear expectations and accountability across departments
Ensure resident and family concerns are addressed professionally and promptly
Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility and build meaningful relationships with residents and employees
Partner with regional and corporate leadership to identify opportunities for continued operational improvement
The successful candidate will be a confident and approachable leader who can combine strong operational knowledge with genuine compassion for residents and employees.
Qualifications include:
Current Ohio Nursing Home Administrator license in good standing required
Previous Nursing Home Administrator or skilled nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of skilled nursing operations and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of CMS requirements, survey processes, quality measures, and Life Safety expectations
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop department managers
Strong financial and operational management skills
Experience with census development, staffing, employee retention, and quality improvement
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to establish accountability while maintaining a positive and collaborative culture
Commitment to resident-centered care and exceptional customer service
We believe great facilities are built by great teams.
As Administrator, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the culture, operations, and future of the community. We are looking for someone who wants more than a title - we want a leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, celebrates successes, and isn't afraid to be present alongside their team.
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for eligible telemedicine appointments, providing convenient access to medical consultations from home.
Unlimited Assistance: Access support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and other personal and family needs.
Mayo Clinic Programs: Access wellness resources and programs focused on fitness, lifestyle, mental well-being, nutrition, and more.
These additional benefits are available without reducing your take-home pay.