Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Century HCC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Daily Pay with Tapcheck

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead our skilled nursing community with compassion, accountability, and operational excellence. You’ll guide department heads, oversee regulatory and financial performance, and create an environment where residents, families, and staff can thrive.

Join a mission-driven team focused on resident-centered outcomes, staff engagement, and quality care.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a SNF or LTC setting.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge.
• Financial acumen and operational management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily facility operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and interdisciplinary teams.
• Oversee budgeting, billing, payroll, financial reporting, and fiscal controls.
• Maintain survey readiness and ensure HIPAA, infection control, and life safety compliance.
• Build relationships with residents and families; support admissions and tours.
• Represent the facility professionally in community and industry activities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Financial management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Nursing Home Administrator license

Job description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – Wilkes-Barre, PA | Full-Time | On-Site

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make a difference.

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our skilled nursing community with compassion, accountability, and operational excellence. If you are a strategic leader who thrives in long-term care and is passionate about resident-centered outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

At Chestnut Hills, we believe exceptional care begins with strong leadership, engaged teams, and a commitment to quality. Join a mission-driven organization where you can shape culture, strengthen operations, and elevate the resident experience.

Why You’ll Love Working at Chestnut Hills

• Lead the operational and cultural direction of the facility
• Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary leadership team
• Make a direct impact on resident care, employee engagement, and quality outcomes
• Opportunity to strengthen operations, compliance, and community relationships
• Supportive leadership team with growth opportunities

Position Overview

As Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you will serve as the operational and cultural leader of the facility. You’ll guide department heads, oversee regulatory and financial performance, support staffing and employee engagement, and create an environment where residents, families, and staff can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily facility operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and interdisciplinary teams
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, employee engagement, and excellence
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and conduct routine rounds to support care quality, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction
• Maintain survey readiness, oversee Plans of Correction, and ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, life safety, and regulatory standards
• Review incident reports and support proactive prevention and performance improvement initiatives
• Serve as HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Oversee budgeting, billing, reimbursement, payroll, financial reporting, bank deposits, and fiscal controls
• Build strong relationships with residents and families and support admissions and facility tours
• Represent the facility professionally in community and industry activities
• Support marketing and public relations initiatives

Qualifications

• Current, active Nursing Home Administrator license
• Proven leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Financial acumen and operational management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership approach grounded in integrity, compassion, and accountability

Schedule & Status

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Additional hours as needed based on facility operations
• On-site position

Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay with Tapcheck
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supportive leadership team and growth opportunities

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law.