Licensed Nursing Home Administrator LNHA

RAM Recruiting; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

RAM Recruiting is seeking a seasoned Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) for a well-established skilled nursing facility in Dayton, Ohio. The role is hands-on leadership, owning the resident experience and staff tone. You will oversee operations, ensure survey readiness, and drive census and financial performance.

The ideal candidate holds an Ohio LNHA license and has prior SNF/LTC leadership experience. Compensation is approximately $130,000 per year, depending on experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LNHA license — required.
• Prior experience as Nursing Home Administrator in SNF/LTC — required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Lead department heads and build an accountable leadership team.
• Own regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Drive census, occupancy, and financial performance.
• Foster a positive culture for staff, residents, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Ohio LNHA license

Job description

A well-established skilled nursing facility in Dayton, Ohio is looking for its next Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). This is a true leadership seat — the Nursing Home Administrator runs the building, sets the tone for the staff, and owns the resident experience day to day. Ownership is hands-on, supportive, and looking for a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator who wants to settle in and lead, not just pass through.

We're looking for an experienced Nursing Home Administrator — someone who has already run a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) building and knows what it takes: survey readiness, census, staffing, budgets, and building a culture people want to work in. Prior nursing home administration experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing facility

• Lead department heads and build a stable, accountable leadership team

• Own regulatory compliance and survey readiness

• Drive census, occupancy, and financial performance

• Foster a positive culture for staff, residents, and families

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LNHA (Licensed Nursing Home Administrator) license — required

• Prior experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting — required

Compensation

• Approximately $130,000 per year, based on experience