Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Care Initiatives is now hiring a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) to join our team at Heritage Specialty Care, a 171 bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa!

Heritage Specialty Care has a CCDI unit. This site became Seasons Memory Care Certified in 2026.

In June 2026, we continued our investment in Heritage Specialty Care via welcoming a diversified healthcare leader into our newly created role of Assistant Administrator. The intent of the Assistant Administrator is to collaborate with the Administrator and department heads on goals and initiatives, further strengthening the entirety of the leadership team while promoting positive outcomes, helping drive culture, and intentionally focusing on customer service excellence. Now that our Assistant Administrator has completed training, onboarding, and had an opportunity to get their feet under them, were in the best position to welcome aboard an experienced and engaged LNHA to join our Heritage Specialty Care team in Cedar Rapids.

Link to virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNwT1Ab0-F8

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our senior living leadership team!

As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives is a nonprofit healthcare organization with over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, eight (8) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey. If youre a dedicated and engaged leader looking to make meaningful impacts, this is your opportunity to shine!

What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned skilled nursing facility to ensure quality of care and operational excellence.
• Lead and support teams by fostering collaborations, compassion, continuous improvement, and staff development.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to maintain high-quality resident care and positive outcomes.
• Promote a strong culture of service, accountability, and resident-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in good standing required, or ability to activate NHA licensure in Iowa.
• Proven leadership experience in skilled nursing is highly desired. Aligning with our Always Learn value, we also support growth and development of newly licensed Administrators when applicable.
• Ability to build relationships and lead a team through change with professionalism and empathy.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, unlimited PTO, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company-paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn-no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we're committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.