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Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Otterbein University

New Albany, OH · Posted October 6, 2026

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About the job

Overview

The role of the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) is to create, nurture and sustain an environment in the Neighborhood that provides opportunity for the Neighborhood members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and provides psychosocial support to elders, families, and partners while promoting the health of the intentional Neighborhood.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Responsibilities

Safeguards the integrity of the Neighborhood against institutional mindset

Assures compliance with staffing requirements and regulations.

Facilities neighborhood daily “stand up” meetings

Completes the Guide “Daily Checklist” as a tool for assessing maintenance of house standards and code of ethics and discusses observation/concerns with coach and attends team meetings as requested

Responsible for achieving and maintaining quality outcomes.

Responsible for achieving financial expectations/outcomes.

Provides leadership, direction to the Clinical Support Team (CST).

Monitors overall regulatory compliance in all the homes.

Responsible for all business office functions.

Forms strong relationships with elders and family members.

Is responsible for marketing, public relations and advocacy within the greater community.

Serves as risk manager for small house and participates in Quality Assurance Committee to coordinate follow-up of safety and security issues.

Qualifications

Applicants should have an interest in caring for the quality of life needs of the elders and have a willingness to work as a member of the team. The Applicant must have the ability to:

Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all elders

Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders

Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate

Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies

Work and communicate effectively with the self-directed work teams

Licensure/Certification: Have current Ohio nursing home administrator’s license

Education: BS or BA in related field

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match

Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv

Employee sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) at Otterbein!