What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Administrator (LNHA) - Senior Living position at Senior Living Communities?
Lead with Vision. Inspire Excellence. Transform Lives.
At Brightwater, a Great Place to Work® certified community, we believe exceptional senior living begins with exceptional leadership. Guided by our People First philosophy, we create an environment where residents flourish, team members grow, and leaders have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Care Services Administrator (LNHA) to provide strategic leadership across our continuum of care, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate healthcare leader who is committed to clinical excellence, operational success, innovation, and creating an outstanding resident experience.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence the lives of residents, families, and team members while helping shape the future of care services within one of the region's premier senior living communities.
Why Brightwater?
- Lead a high-performing team across multiple levels of care within a luxury senior living community.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families every day.
- Join a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, and excellence.
- Enjoy the opportunity to develop new programs and enhance existing services that improve resident outcomes and satisfaction.
- Partner closely with sales and marketing efforts to support community growth and occupancy success.
- Work for an organization that genuinely invests in its people and recognizes the importance of strong leadership.
Your Impact
As Care Services Administrator, you will serve as the operational and clinical leader responsible for ensuring exceptional care, regulatory compliance, team development, financial stewardship, and resident satisfaction across the healthcare continuum.
You will:
- Provide leadership and oversight for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing operations.
- Develop, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional resident-centered care.
- Drive clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead workforce planning, talent development, recruitment, and retention efforts.
- Manage budgets, resources, and departmental performance to support operational excellence.
- Identify opportunities to enhance services, introduce new programs, and improve resident experiences.
- Collaborate with families, physicians, and healthcare partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Serve as an Occupancy Leader, partnering with sales and marketing teams to support community growth and census development.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, compassion, and service excellence.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced senior living or long-term care leader who combines strong business acumen with a genuine passion for serving older adults.
Required Qualifications:
- Current Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license.
- Current Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) license.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- Proven leadership and management experience within healthcare or senior living.
- Demonstrated success managing operations, budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five or more years of leadership experience within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Skilled Nursing, or Long-Term Care setting.
- Strong track record of improving quality outcomes, resident satisfaction, occupancy, and financial performance.
- Experience developing new programs, services, and growth initiatives.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and team development skills.
The Leader We Want
You are a servant leader who thrives on building strong teams, developing talent, solving complex challenges, and creating an environment where residents and team members feel valued and supported. You bring both strategic vision and operational expertise, balancing compassionate care with business excellence.
If you're ready to join an organization where your leadership truly matters and your impact can be felt throughout the community, we encourage you to apply.