Nursing Home Administrator

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Generous benefits

Total rewards page

11 paid holidays

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Southern Ohio Veterans Home is seeking a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead operations, ensure high-quality resident care, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations. The role oversees nursing leadership, caregiving teams, and administrative staff, with a focus on creating a positive, compliant care environment.

Ideal candidates will have a valid Ohio nursing home administrator license and proven senior living management experience, especially in dementia care and

Qualifications

• Valid nursing home administrator license as issued by Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
• Proven management experience in nursing home or senior living facilities.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and resident rights protections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing home operations ensuring resident care and safety.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations and licensing requirements.
• Supervise nursing leadership, caregiving, and administrative staff; foster a positive team environment.
• Coordinate with external agencies and participate in safety and education programs.

Skills

Management

Executive Leadership

Health Administration

Veteran Services

Compliance Enforcement

Ethics and Values

Leading Others

Performance Management

Results Oriented

Continuous Improvement

Education

Nursing Home Administrator license (OH)

Job description

• Lead and manage the operations of the nursing home, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations, health policies, and licensing requirements; Develop departmental procedures & policies in accordance with governing statutes.
• Supervise staff including nursing leadership, caregiving teams, administrative personnel; foster a positive team environment through effective leadership and supervision.
• Acts as lead in annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs survey and Ohio Department of Health annual survey & all other complaint &/or compliance activities related to same. Reviews & develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
• Maintains cooperative relations with representatives of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging, area hospitals, veteran service organizations & other nursing homes; plans, implements & evaluates life safety programs & nursing educational programs.
• Evaluates annual financial program & coordinates development of budget for departments under the authority of the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Plans & participates in the capital budget process to make improvements in the quality of buildings & surroundings of the nursing home.
• Serves as representative on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Committee, Compliance Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; attends Resident Council meetings & Family Council meetings to present on current events at the Nursing Home.
• Coordinate with external agencies for disability services, community outreach, and resident rights advocacy to enhance quality of life.
• Medical Coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after the 1st of the month following start date. Visit here to learn more!
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards Page www.careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
• 11 paid holidays per year
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

Duties

• Lead and manage the operations of the nursing home, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations, health policies, and licensing requirements; Develop departmental procedures & policies in accordance with governing statutes.
• Supervise staff including nursing leadership, caregiving teams, administrative personnel; foster a positive team environment through effective leadership and supervision.
• Acts as lead in annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs survey and Ohio Department of Health annual survey & all other complaint &/or compliance activities related to same. Reviews & develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
• Maintains cooperative relations with representatives of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging, area hospitals, veteran service organizations & other nursing homes; plans, implements & evaluates life safety programs & nursing educational programs.
• Evaluates annual financial program & coordinates development of budget for departments under the authority of the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Plans & participates in the capital budget process to make improvements in the quality of buildings & surroundings of the nursing home.
• Serves as representative on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Committee, Compliance Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; attends Resident Council meetings & Family Council meetings to present on current events at the Nursing Home.
• Coordinate with external agencies for disability services, community outreach, and resident rights advocacy to enhance quality of life.

Job Details

• Medical Coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after the 1st of the month following start date. Visit here to learn more!
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards Page www.careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
• 11 paid holidays per year
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

Experience

• Required - valid nursing home administrator's license as issued by Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Department of Health pursuant to Section 4751.02 of Revised Code.
• Proven experience in nursing home administration or senior living facility management with a strong background in long-term care settings.
• Extensive knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's programs, memory care strategies, and resident’s rights protections.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising multidisciplinary teams within healthcare or residential care environments.
• Familiarity with long-term care regulations, health policy compliance, and healthcare financial management practices.
• Attributes include customer focus, develop talent, drives vision & mission, ensures accountability, communicates effectively and provides strategic results.

Join us to lead a compassionate team dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional senior care! Learn more at Southern Ohio Veterans Home.

Job Skills

• Management

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Southern Ohio Veteran's Home

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Compensation

$50 - $63

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Executive Leadership
• Health Administration
• Veteran Services
• Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills

• Ethics and Values
• Leading Others
• Performance Management
• Results Oriented
• Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service who raised their hand to protect our freedoms. Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, where your leadership will drive excellence in care and facility operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee aspects of veteran long-term care, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering a compassionate environment. Your expertise in nursing home management, best practices, survey readiness, and healthcare oversight will empower you to create a thriving community dedicated to the well‑being of our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader passionate about Veteran senior care and operational excellence.