Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Jobs
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator jobs are open across long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities, at every level from entry-level to executive director, with specializations in memory care, rehabilitation services, and multi-facility operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsible for overall center management, profitability, operations, and direction in all aspects. Accountable for, but not limited to, census development, management of accounts receivable and collections, maximization of Net Operating Income, resident/patient care, state and federal survey compliance, positive employee relations, a positive return on investment, an effective business plan and implementation of Center core programs. Acts as the Center representative in the center and community. Follows all Center policies and procedures. Completes rounds of entire center premises at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
Required Education and Experience
- Previous experience in post-acute care setting
- Current State License as Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
- Demonstrated success leading a fun and productive work environment
We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
- 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
- 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
- Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
- Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
- Paid Time Off
Responsible for overall center management, profitability, operations, and direction in all aspects. Accountable for, but not limited to, census development, management of accounts receivable and collections, maximization of Net Operating Income, resident/patient care, state and federal survey compliance, positive employee relations, a positive return on investment, an effective business plan and implementation of Center core programs. Acts as the Center representative in the center and community. Follows all Center policies and procedures. Completes rounds of entire center premises at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
Required Education and Experience
- Previous experience in post-acute care setting
- Current State License as Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
- Demonstrated success leading a fun and productive work environment
We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
- 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
- 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
- Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
- Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
- Paid Time Off
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Who's Hiring
- Genesis HealthCare10
- Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center8
- Monarch Healthcare Management6
- Saber Healthcare5
- Arcadia LTC4
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed nursing home administrator jobs.
- Current state nursing home administrator license in good standing
- Minimum bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field
- Experience managing skilled nursing or long-term care facility operations
- Knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey processes, and deficiency correction
- Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing ratios, and census development
- Strong familiarity with electronic health record systems and quality measure reporting
Tips for Your Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to survey outcomes
Hiring committees care about your deficiency history and survey scores. Pull specific results from your most recent state inspections, describe how you corrected any citations, and show consecutive survey cycles without immediate jeopardy findings.
List your NHA license and renewal date
Every listing requires a current state nursing home administrator license. Put the license number, issuing state, and expiration date in your resume header so recruiters confirm eligibility in seconds without having to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed nursing home administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by bed count and ownership type
A 60-bed nonprofit facility and a 200-bed private equity-backed chain expect very different skill sets. Filter for bed count and ownership structure before applying so your cover letter speaks to the operational scope they actually manage.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers routinely describe a mock survey finding, a staff-to-resident ratio shortfall, or a family grievance and ask how you'd respond. Walk through your decision process step by step, naming the regulation and the operational fix together.
Negotiate start date around your NAB exam or reciprocity timeline
If you're obtaining reciprocity in a new state, build that processing window into your start date discussion. Employers expect it, but you need to name the timeline upfront rather than surfacing it after an offer is extended.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed nursing home administrators?
The most active employers for licensed nursing home administrators right now are Genesis HealthCare, Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, and Monarch Healthcare Management, and the most openings are in Ohio, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-facility operators and regional chains tend to post the most consistently because of ongoing leadership transitions.
How many licensed nursing home administrator jobs are remote?
About 0% of licensed nursing home administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how facility-based the role fundamentally is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regional director of operations roles, interim consulting positions, and corporate compliance or quality assurance functions that sit above the building level.
How do you become a licensed nursing home administrator?
To become a licensed nursing home administrator, you complete an approved administrator-in-training program under a preceptor, pass the NAB national exam, and satisfy any additional state-specific requirements such as a state jurisprudence exam or background check. Requirements vary by state, so verify current standards with your state's licensing board before beginning your training program.
How do you get hired as a licensed nursing home administrator with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience often enter through department director roles such as director of nursing services or director of social services, then complete an administrator-in-training program while already working in the building. Highlighting strong survey preparation skills, census management exposure, and any interim or acting administrator experience helps bridge the gap when competing against candidates with more tenure.
What does the licensed nursing home administrator interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial screening call with HR or a regional director, followed by a site visit where you tour the facility and meet department heads. A final panel interview with ownership, the director of nursing, and sometimes a corporate compliance officer is common. Candidates are frequently asked to present a 90-day operational plan or walk through how they'd respond to a hypothetical survey finding.
Where can I find and apply to licensed nursing home administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed nursing home administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license state, facility type, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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