Nursing Home Administrator

Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)

Ginger Cove - Annapolis, MD

Full-Time | Consistent Schedule

$135,000-$150,000/year (based on experience)

Lead with Purpose. Drive Excellence in Senior Living.

Ginger Cove, a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Annapolis, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to lead our licensed healthcare services.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Assisted Living operations. You'll partner closely with clinical and executive leadership to ensure exceptional resident care, regulatory excellence, and strong operational performance.

If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment-this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

What You'll Do:

• Direct daily operations across Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Assisted Living
• Ensure efficient, compliant, and high-performing healthcare service delivery
• Partner with the Director of Nursing and department leaders to align clinical and operational goals
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS requirements
• Maintain continuous survey readiness and lead all state surveys, audits, and plans of correction
• Oversee adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards
• Lead and oversee the Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Monitor clinical quality indicators, identify trends, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure delivery of person-centered care that meets medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure resident rights, dignity, and quality of life are consistently upheld
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for healthcare services
• Oversee staffing models, labor management, and cost controls
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency while maintaining care quality
• Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and interdisciplinary teams
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and retention
• Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and community stakeholders
• Support occupancy and admissions efforts in partnership with sales/marketing
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and healthcare partner
• Participate in emergency planning and serve as a key leader during emergency situation
• Address and resolve resident and family concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Support specialized programming, including memory care and individualized service planning

Why Join Ginger Cove?

• Competitive salary: $135K-$150K

• Consistent, stable leadership schedule

• Mission-driven, resident-focused environment

• Supportive executive team and collaborative culture

• Opportunity to lead and shape high-quality care delivery

If you're ready to lead with integrity, drive clinical excellence, and make a lasting impact in senior living, we want to hear from you.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Current Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required.
• Current Assisted Living Manager certification or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in a senior living, CCRC, or healthcare environment, including oversight of skilled nursing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, CMS regulations, and long-term care requirements.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and regulatory compliance programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex healthcare environment.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational analysis skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic health records, operations software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits & Perks:

At Ginger Cove, we value our team and offer a strong benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (accrual-based)
• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.