LNHA: Lead Skilled Nursing with Care & Compliance

Legacy Healthcare

Pontiac (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Meaningful community impact

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead a skilled nursing facility in Pontiac, Illinois. The LNHA will drive resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, finances, and staff engagement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visible leader who fosters accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced SNF environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

Illinois Nursing Home Administrator license in good standing
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Admin, Business Admin, Nursing or related field preferred
Leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility preferred
Strong knowledge of federal and Illinois long-term care regulations and survey processes
Understanding of SNF operations, staffing, quality metrics, and financial management
Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians and community stakeholders
Experience with census development, budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the skilled nursing facility and its interdisciplinary team.
Ensure the facility provides safe, high-quality, person-centered care to residents.
Maintain compliance with federal and Illinois IDPH regulations, licensing requirements, and long-term care standards.
Lead and participate in QAPI initiatives.
Monitor clinical, operational, staffing and quality metrics and develop corrective actions.
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain qualified employees while promoting a positive workplace culture.
Partner with the Director of Nursing to support quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Oversee facility budgets, census development, expense management, and financial performance.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, employees, vendors, and community partners.
Ensure resident rights, dignity, privacy, and preferences are respected.
Oversee surveys, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Respond to resident and family concerns and ensure timely resolution.
Monitor staffing levels and scheduling resources.
Collaborate with department heads to improve processes and maintain operational excellence.
Maintain documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
Participate in community outreach and census development initiatives.
Promote employee engagement, professional development, and retention.
Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment for residents and staff.
Serve as the facility's primary operational leader and promote accountability and excellence.