LNHA - Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Salary

$140,000 - 165,000 / Year

Overview

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - Elderwood at Liverpool

Lead a Premier Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Central New York

 

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an accomplished Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead one of Central New York's most respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities.

This is more than a traditional administrator role - it's an opportunity to lead a well-established healthcare campus known for delivering exceptional post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and compassionate resident-centered services.

 

As the leader of a large, multidisciplinary skilled nursing community, you'll oversee daily operations while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service. You'll partner with experienced regional clinical, operational, financial, and executive leaders to drive quality outcomes and position the community for continued success.

 

We're looking for an experienced healthcare executive who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment, develops high-performing leadership teams, embraces accountability, and is passionate about creating an exceptional experience for residents, families, and employees.

Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Apart:

• Lead one of Elderwood's premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Central New York.
• Oversee a comprehensive continuum of services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programming.
• Partner with an experienced interdisciplinary leadership team committed to quality, innovation, and resident-centered care.
• Collaborate with regional operational, clinical, financial, and executive leadership for ongoing support and strategic guidance.
• Drive initiatives that improve quality outcomes, resident satisfaction, employee engagement, census growth, and operational performance.
• Join a mission-driven organization with a long-standing reputation for investing in its people and communities.

The Opportunity: As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the community, including:

• Clinical quality and regulatory compliance
• Financial stewardship and operational performance
• Leadership development and employee engagement
• Resident and family satisfaction
• Census growth and community partnerships
• Quality improvement and organizational excellence

You'll have the opportunity to shape the culture of the community while ensuring Elderwood's commitment to exceptional care remains at the center of every decision.

 

If you are a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who leads with integrity, values collaboration, enjoys developing strong teams, and is committed to delivering outstanding resident outcomes, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

 

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make a lasting impact at Elderwood at Liverpool.

Responsibilities

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What You’ll Lead:

Facility Operations & Complianc

• Oversee all daily operations of the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Serve as the facility’s Designated Compliance Officer, ensuring an effective and active compliance program

• Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections; lead corrective action as needed

• Ensure infection control, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and disaster plans are current and effective

Resident Care & Quality

• Ensure residents receive high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and medical teams

• Address resident and family concerns promptly, respectfully, and effectively

• Promote consistent care planning, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable all department heads and administrative leaders

• Set the standard for integrity, professionalism, service excellence, and ethical conduct

• Encourage staff engagement, development, recognition, and continuous improvement

• Build a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and aligned with Elderwood’s mission

Staffing, HR & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of leadership staff

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and HR policies

• Maintain oversight of payroll accuracy, timekeeping, benefits coordination, and employee inquiries

• Support training programs, orientations, and ongoing education for all staff

Financial & Census Accountability

• Maintain facility census at or near capacity while supporting safe admissions practices

• Control operating expenses and meet budgetary goals

• Oversee payroll, billing coordination, purchasing, and financial reporting to EAI

• Safeguard resident funds and ensure accurate financial documentation

Community Presence & Reputation

• Serve as the primary representative of the facility to families, referral partners, regulators, and the community

• Strengthen the facility’s reputation through ethical leadership, transparency, and quality outcomes

• Support volunteer engagement, ombudsman partnerships, and community involvement

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Qualifications

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (healthcare or related field preferred)

• Minimum two (2) years of management experience, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting

• Active state-specific Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required

• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff leadership, financial oversight, and operations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through trust, accountability, and clarity

• A leadership style that is visible, ethical, calm under pressure, and people-centered

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.