Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Executive Leadership Opportunity | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Cheektowaga, NY

Lead a Respected Community. Build Culture. Drive Results.

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a proven Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to lead the overall operations of our skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities in Cheektowaga, New York.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader who understands how to balance resident care, employee engagement, regulatory excellence, census performance, and financial stewardship - while building a workplace culture people are proud to be part of. If you are an Administrator who leads with visibility, accountability, and heart, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Why Elderwood at Cheektowaga

• Established 172-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Western New York - plus an assisted living community and independent community on campus
• Located in highly desirable Cheektowaga, NY with easy access to Buffalo metro area
• Opportunity to lead a respected campus with strong community roots
• Supported by experienced regional and executive leadership
• Meaningful opportunity to influence culture, quality, census, and operational results

If you are a licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who thrives in responsibility, values ethical leadership, and wants to build a stable, high-performing care environment - we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

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

Facility Operations & Compliance

• 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

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.