Job Description
At Limitlessli, we specialize in recruiting, hiring, and managing high-caliber staff for dynamic and growing healthcare facilities. The Opportunity: The
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) is responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and financial performance of a skilled nursing facility. The Administrator ensures the delivery of high-quality resident care while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role oversees all facility departments, promotes operational excellence, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resident-centered care.
This position manages the daily operations of a
158-bed skilled nursing facility with an average census of approximately
105 residents .
Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the skilled nursing facility.
- Ensure compliance with all CMS, state of Maryland, and federal regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Lead and support department heads, including Nursing, Rehabilitation, Dietary, Social Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Admissions, and Business Office.
- Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical care and positive resident outcomes.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that improve quality, efficiency, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Oversee facility budgets, financial performance, census development, labor management, and expense control.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement action plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Ensure survey readiness and lead the facility through state and federal inspections.
- Foster a positive work environment focused on employee engagement, accountability, retention, and professional development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, referral partners, and community organizations.
- Oversee admissions, census growth initiatives, and marketing efforts in collaboration with the admissions team.
- Investigate and resolve resident, family, and employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure effective risk management, emergency preparedness, and regulatory reporting.
- Promote continuous quality improvement through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Qualifications: - Current and active Maryland Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) License .
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
- Demonstrated success managing the operations of a skilled nursing facility with strong regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.
- Thorough knowledge of CMS regulations, Maryland long-term care regulations, and reimbursement systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational planning skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, resident-centered healthcare environment.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience improving facility census, quality measures, and survey performance.
- Experience managing facilities with 100+ residents.
Preferred Competencies - Executive leadership and team development
- Skilled nursing facility operations
- Regulatory compliance and survey management
- Financial management and budgeting
- Census development and business growth
- Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Employee engagement and retention
- Strategic planning and operational excellence
- Resident and family satisfaction
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Work Environment This position is based onsite at a
158-bed skilled nursing facility in Maryland with an average daily census of approximately
105 residents . The Administrator is expected to provide visible leadership throughout the facility, maintain regular interaction with residents, families, and staff, and participate in an on-call rotation as needed to ensure the effective operation of the facility.
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