Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Rockford Health Care Center | Rockford, Ohio

Rockford Health Care Center is seeking an experienced, driven, and people-focused Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead our skilled nursing community in Rockford, Ohio.

This is an opportunity for a strong healthcare leader who understands that successful long-term care operations begin with great people, strong clinical outcomes, operational accountability, and a resident-first culture.

We are looking for an Administrator who is visible, engaged, and comfortable leading from the front. The ideal candidate understands the day-to-day realities of skilled nursing, knows how to develop department leaders, and can balance clinical quality, employee engagement, census development, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

If you are ready to take ownership of a community and lead a team toward continued growth and success, we want to hear from you.

As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you will provide overall leadership and operational oversight for Rockford Health Care Center.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for all facility operations

• Build, develop, and retain a strong interdisciplinary leadership team

• Partner closely with the Director of Nursing to support exceptional clinical outcomes and quality of care

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities

• Promote survey readiness and a culture of continuous quality improvement

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

• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture

• Support census growth through strong relationships with residents, families, referral partners, and the surrounding community

• Oversee facility budgets, labor management, expenses, and overall financial performance

• Establish clear expectations and accountability across departments

• Ensure resident and family concerns are addressed professionally and promptly

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility and build meaningful relationships with residents and employees

• Partner with regional and corporate leadership to identify opportunities for continued operational improvement

The successful candidate will be a confident and approachable leader who can combine strong operational knowledge with genuine compassion for residents and employees.

Qualifications include:

• Current Ohio Nursing Home Administrator license in good standing required

• Previous Nursing Home Administrator or skilled nursing leadership experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of skilled nursing operations and regulatory compliance

• Knowledge of CMS requirements, survey processes, quality measures, and Life Safety expectations

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop department managers

• Strong financial and operational management skills

• Experience with census development, staffing, employee retention, and quality improvement

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to establish accountability while maintaining a positive and collaborative culture

• Commitment to resident-centered care and exceptional customer service

We believe great facilities are built by great teams.

As Administrator, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the culture, operations, and future of the community. We are looking for someone who wants more than a title — we want a leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, celebrates successes, and isn't afraid to be present alongside their team.

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for eligible telemedicine appointments, providing convenient access to medical consultations from home.

Unlimited Assistance: Access support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and other personal and family needs.

Mayo Clinic Programs: Access wellness resources and programs focused on fitness, lifestyle, mental well-being, nutrition, and more.

These additional benefits are available without reducing your take-home pay.

If you're an experienced long-term care leader looking for an opportunity where you can build a team, strengthen a culture, drive results, and make a meaningful difference for residents , we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to learn more about the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator opportunity at Rockford Health Care Center.

Recruitment & Agency Notice

We only accept resumes and applications submitted directly through our Applicant Tracking System for posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms.

Company employees and hiring managers are not authorized to enter into agreements or otherwise bind the company with respect to recruiting services. Any resume submitted without a signed written agreement authorized by the Executive Vice President of Recruitment will be considered unsolicited, and no placement or recruitment fees will be owed.