What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator position at Montello Care Center?
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
251 Forest Lane Montello, WI 54949
Standard work week is Monday-Friday with flexibility
Position also includes being available outside of work hours for emergencies
Be the Leader Who Changes the Way Senior Care Feels
You’re not the type to settle for “good enough.” You believe residents deserve excellence — and so do the staff who care for them. If you’re a hands-on, solutions-driven Licensed Nursing Home Administrator ready to bring heart and strategy together, we want you on our team.
At our skilled nursing facility in Montello, we’re redefining what leadership looks like in long-term care — blending strong compliance, positive culture, and fresh energy into everything we do. The Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the nursing home and attached CBRF. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality resident care and services while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Administrator provides strategic direction, oversees financial performance, manages staff, and promotes a culture of resident-centered care and operational excellence.
What Makes This Role Different
We’re not just looking for someone to “fill the chair.” We’re looking for a leader who:
- Values people as much as outcomes. You get that culture drives quality.
- Is tech-comfortable, not tech-averse. You use data, dashboards, and communication tools to stay sharp.
- Leads with transparency.
- Knows balance matters. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support from an ownership group that actually listens.
We’re looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.
Qualifications
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Leadership and Operations
Must be a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in good standing and/or meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements- Direct and oversee the daily operations of the nursing facility.
- Ensure the facility provides quality resident care in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Develop and implement strategic goals, objectives, and operational plans.
- Foster a positive culture focused on resident satisfaction, employee engagement, and quality outcomes.
- Serve as the primary representative of the facility with residents, families, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
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Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and state licensing regulations.
- Lead survey readiness efforts and coordinate responses to regulatory inspections and audits. Be able to create a plan of correction for deficiencies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
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Financial Management
- Prepare, manage, and monitor facility budgets.
- Oversee revenue cycle operations, including census development and reimbursement management.
- Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Monitor expenses and ensure responsible stewardship of facility resources.
Quality Assurance and Resident Care-
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Monitor quality indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure resident rights are protected and upheld.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.
- Investigate and address resident or family concerns promptly and effectively.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Robust benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement match)
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive ownership that invests in your success
About Montello Care Center:
Join our 50-bed skilled nursing community, along with the 14 bed CBRF where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart. We’re proud of our team culture that feels more like family than work. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.
Our community culture is guided by our Core Values:
Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead
About Us
Montello Care Center is built on five core pillars:
- Do the right thing
- Foster positive relationships
- Be committed
- Be innovative
- Coach, guide, and lead
Ready to Lead Something That Matters?
If you’re looking for more than just a title — if you want to create a culture you’re proud of and be part of a team that truly cares — we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us continue raising the bar for skilled nursing care in Wisconsin.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality care.
We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality care.