Nursing Home Administrator

Life Care Centers of America; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Kona, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is seeking a passionate and experienced licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to lead our 94-bed skilled nursing facility. The role oversees financial operations, HR, patient care, and compliance, guiding the facility to uphold Life Care standards and market-leading care.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, active NHA license, and 3+ years post-acute care experience; ACHCA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in the applicable state.
• Three or more years' post-acute care experience preferred.
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA).

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.
• Oversee financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development and clinical operations.
• Develop and implement policies pertaining to patient care, staffing and maintenance of the facility.
• Manage budget to meet facility needs and division goals while ensuring compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Annually Pay Rate Maximum: 200000 Pay Rate Minimum: 170000 Shift: Day

Annual Salary is negotiable depending on experience!

Life Care Center of Kona is located in picturesque Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. We are just 10 minutes from the local hospital and are the only nursing home in the area. We offer ocean views from our dining area and patient rooms that showcase the gorgeous colors of the sunset each evening. We are seeking a passionate and experienced licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to lead our 94- bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). We are proud to have earned the following achievements:

• US News & World Reports Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab
• 5-Star Quality Measures

Life Care Centers of America is the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States with over 200 facilities in 27 states . Our company has the highest average CMS rating of any company with more than 100 skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Our facilities hold an impressive 4.4 average Google review rating, reflecting the exceptional clinical care and genuine, resident-focused service we deliver each day.

Position Summary

The Nursing Home Administrator provides leadership and direction for overall facility operations to provide quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your duties will including overseeing key areas including financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Implements policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Manages budget to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Be currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred
• Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA)

Specific Job Requirements

• Be able to read and interpret financial records and reports
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility's Compliance Liaison
• Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff
• Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community
• Ensure census goals are met
• Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP)
• Effectively supervise team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients