Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

About the role

Proudly maintaining a 3+ Star CMS Quality Rating, Buck Creek is committed to providing exceptional resident care while fostering a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all facility operations.
• Foster a culture of compassion, accountability, teamwork, and excellence in resident care.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining continuous survey readiness.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, resident satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire department leaders to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and census growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, referral partners, and community stakeholders to deliver exceptional care.
• Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce.
• Promote a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Lead successful regulatory surveys and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license in good standing, or the ability to obtain licensure upon hire and relocation.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator or in a progressive senior leadership role within long-term care.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is required.
• Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance, financial management, quality improvement, census development, and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, employees, referral sources, and community partners.

What Makes You Successful

• An inspirational, servant-minded leader who leads by example.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional resident-centered care.
• Results-driven with strong operational and financial acumen.
• Calm, confident, and decisive under pressure.
• Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Dedicated to building a positive culture where employees feel valued and supported.

Why Join the Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• The opportunity to lead a respected 198-bed, 3+ Star skilled nursing facility with a dedicated team committed to excellence
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of residents, families, and employees every day

What You'll Do

As the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, you will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of facility operations, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and employee engagement.