LNHA - Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Elderwood Administrative Services; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Williamsville is seeking an accomplished Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead one of the region's premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. This is not a typical administrator opportunity.

As the leader of a 200-bed facility, you’ll oversee a highly complex operation, including a ventilator unit, subacute rehab, memory care, and specialty clinical programs, ensuring exceptional resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (healthcare or related field preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years of management experience, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
• Active state-specific Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff leadership, financial oversight, and operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through trust, accountability, and clarity.
• Leadership style that is visible, ethical, calm under pressure, and people-centered.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors; English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the facility’s Designated Compliance Officer, ensuring an effective and active compliance program.
• Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections; lead corrective action as needed.
• Ensure infection control, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and disaster plans are current and effective.
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable all department heads and administrative leaders.
• Set the standard for integrity, professionalism, service excellence, and ethical conduct.
• Encourage staff engagement, development, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Build a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and aligned with Elderwood’s mission.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff leadership

Financial oversight

Operations

Communication skills

People-centered leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Salary

$150,000 - $180,000 / Year

Overview

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - Elderwood at Williamsville

Lead One of Western New York's Most Complex and Respected Skilled Nursing Communities

Elderwood at Williamsville is seeking an accomplished Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead one of the region's premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. This is not a typical administrator opportunity.

As the leader of a 200-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, you'll oversee a highly complex operation that includes Western New York's only non-hospital-based ventilator unit, comprehensive subacute rehabilitation services, long-term care, memory care, and multiple specialty clinical programs. The community's dedicated ventilator program is supported by respiratory therapists, specially trained nursing staff, and a board-certified pulmonologist, making Williamsville a regional destination for advanced post-acute care.

This position calls for an experienced healthcare executive who thrives in complex clinical environments, inspires high-performing teams, embraces regulatory excellence, and is committed to delivering exceptional resident outcomes.

Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Apart

• Lead one of Elderwood's flagship skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities.
• Oversee one of the most clinically advanced post-acute operations in Western New York.
• Direct a diverse leadership team supporting long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, memory care, and specialized respiratory services.
• Partner with experienced regional clinical, operational, financial, and executive leadership.
• Make a lasting impact on resident care, employee engagement, and organizational performance

If you are a licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who thrives in responsibility, values ethical leadership, and wants to build a stable, high-performing care environment - we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Responsibilities

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What You’ll Lead:

Facility Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all daily operations of the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Serve as the facility’s Designated Compliance Officer, ensuring an effective and active compliance program
• Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections; lead corrective action as needed
• Ensure infection control, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and disaster plans are current and effective

Resident Care & Quality

• Ensure residents receive high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and medical teams
• Address resident and family concerns promptly, respectfully, and effectively
• Promote consistent care planning, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable all department heads and administrative leaders
• Set the standard for integrity, professionalism, service excellence, and ethical conduct
• Encourage staff engagement, development, recognition, and continuous improvement
• Build a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and aligned with Elderwood’s mission

Staffing, HR & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of leadership staff
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and HR policies
• Maintain oversight of payroll accuracy, timekeeping, benefits coordination, and employee inquiries
• Support training programs, orientations, and ongoing education for all staff

Financial & Census Accountability

• Maintain facility census at or near capacity while supporting safe admissions practices
• Control operating expenses and meet budgetary goals
• Oversee payroll, billing coordination, purchasing, and financial reporting to EAI
• Safeguard resident funds and ensure accurate financial documentation

Community Presence & Reputation

• Serve as the primary representative of the facility to families, referral partners, regulators, and the community
• Strengthen the facility’s reputation through ethical leadership, transparency, and quality outcomes
• Support volunteer engagement, ombudsman partnerships, and community involvement

Qualifications

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (healthcare or related field preferred)
• Minimum two (2) years of management experience, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting
• Active state-specific Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff leadership, financial oversight, and operations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through trust, accountability, and clarity
• A leadership style that is visible, ethical, calm under pressure, and people-centered
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.