Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), Waterloo, NY

Finger Lakes Health • Village of Waterloo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Huntington Living Center is seeking an experienced and visionary Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to provide leadership and operational oversight of our long-term care facility. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and a positive, mission-driven culture aligned with organizational values. Under the direction of the VP LTC, the Administrator establishes, administers, directs, and evaluates long-term care policies and procedures. This leader participates in strategic planning, program development, and operational decision-making to support organizational goals. The Administrator is responsible for overseeing daily LTC operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining excellence in resident care and service delivery. This role also plays a key part in budget development and implementation, while ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Current New York State Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a sub-acute or long-term care setting
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing home operations, compliance, finance, quality, safety, and resident satisfaction
• Experience in hospital or long-term care operations required
• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Ability to manage complex, multi-department operations
• Effective decision-making under pressure and competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including CMS and JCAHO standards
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Ability to build and sustain a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide leadership and services appropriate for adult and geriatric populations, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field
• Extensive experience in long-term care leadership within a healthcare system environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for facility operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (state, federal, CMS, and applicable standards)
• Oversee development and implementation of LTC policies, procedures, and programs
• Lead budget development, financial performance monitoring, and capital planning initiatives
• Drive quality improvement, safety, and resident satisfaction initiatives
• Support and develop departmental leaders and supervisory staff
• Ensure effective staffing, workforce planning, and team development strategies
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of new programs and services
• Maintain strong communication with residents, families, staff, and system leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager