Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Hc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Community impact opportunities

Job summary

HC is seeking an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead the overall operations of our Skilled Nursing Facility in Nashville. You will drive resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while engaging staff and the community.

The role requires an LNHA license, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 3 years of SNF leadership experience. You will partner with Nursing and HR to ensure staffing, quality outcomes, and survey readiness,

Qualifications

• Current LNHA/NHA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of skilled nursing facility leadership/administrative experience.
• Strong knowledge of SNF operations and survey processes.
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and improving facility performance.
• Strong understanding of census development, admissions, staffing, labor management, and financial operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of CMS, state Department of Health requirements, and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the daily operations of the skilled nursing facility.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care and services.
• Lead, coach, and develop the facility’s interdisciplinary leadership team.
• Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable healthcare standards.
• Oversee survey readiness, regulatory compliance, plans of correction, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key operational, clinical, staffing, census, and financial metrics.
• Develop strategies to improve census, admissions, occupancy, and overall facility performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, referral sources, and community partners.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing and clinical leadership to promote quality outcomes and strong clinical performance.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure effective hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Monitor facility budgets, expenses, labor costs, and financial performance.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective utilization of agency personnel.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings and ensure accountability across all departments.
• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.
• Oversee facility policies, procedures, and systems to ensure operational consistency.
• Lead performance improvement and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and professional environment for residents, families, and employees.
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader within the facility and surrounding community.

Skills

LNHA license

Healthcare administration

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

CMS knowledge

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Skilled Nursing Facility

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead the overall operations of our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong healthcare leader who is passionate about providing exceptional resident care while driving operational excellence, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

The Administrator will work closely with the facility leadership team to create a positive resident experience, develop a strong workforce, and ensure the facility consistently meets or exceeds regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the daily operations of the skilled nursing facility.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care and services.

• Lead, coach, and develop the facility’s interdisciplinary leadership team.

• Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and resident satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable healthcare standards.

• Oversee survey readiness, regulatory compliance, plans of correction, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Monitor key operational, clinical, staffing, census, and financial metrics.

• Develop strategies to improve census, admissions, occupancy, and overall facility performance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, referral sources, and community partners.

• Partner with the Director of Nursing and clinical leadership to promote quality outcomes and strong clinical performance.

• Oversee staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure effective hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

• Monitor facility budgets, expenses, labor costs, and financial performance.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective utilization of agency personnel.

• Conduct regular leadership meetings and ensure accountability across all departments.

• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.

• Oversee facility policies, procedures, and systems to ensure operational consistency.

• Lead performance improvement and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and professional environment for residents, families, and employees.

• Serve as a visible and engaged leader within the facility and surrounding community.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Home Administrator License (LNHA/NHA) required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of skilled nursing facility leadership/administrative experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of SNF operations, regulatory requirements, and survey processes.

• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and improving facility performance.

• Strong understanding of census development, admissions, staffing, labor management, and financial operations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of CMS, state Department of Health requirements, and long-term care regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with residents, families, employees, and referral partners.

• Results-oriented leader with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the community

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