Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) – Vermont (Berlin or Middlebury)

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

📍 Locations: Berlin, VT or Middlebury, VT
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
👥 Openings: 3
💰 Salary: $127,795 – $191,692 + Negotiable Sign-On Bonus
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA) to oversee operations within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, financial performance, and staff engagement while fostering a resident-centered, homelike environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic leader, working closely with clinical, operational, and executive teams to drive quality outcomes and support the ongoing evolution of post-acute and long-term care services.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing and long-term care center.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve resident care and operational performance.

• Oversee budgeting, staffing, resource management, and facility performance metrics.

Quality & Clinical Excellence

• Promote high-quality resident care and patient satisfaction.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across clinical and operational functions.

• Identify operational gaps and implement effective solutions.

• Drive quality, safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.

Team Development

• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.

• Mentor and develop leadership teams and staff.

• Foster employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning.

• Support workforce retention and organizational growth.

Strategic & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a liaison between facility leadership and health system leadership.

• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.

• Represent the organization within the community and healthcare network.

• Support initiatives that improve access, affordability, and quality of care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) License (Vermont and/or eligible state licensure).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 2–5 years of Nursing Home Administrator or Assistant Administrator experience.

• Experience within one or more of the following:

• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

• Long-Term Care

• Assisted Living

• Residential Care

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• 10+ years of LNHA experience.

• Multi-site leadership experience.

• Strong background in post-acute and long-term care operations.

• Experience leading organizational change and strategic initiatives.

Key Skills

✔ Nursing Home Administration
✔ Long-Term Care Operations
✔ Skilled Nursing Facility Leadership
✔ Regulatory Compliance
✔ Clinical Operations Oversight
✔ Budget & Financial Management
✔ Team Development & Mentorship
✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Resident & Family Engagement
✔ Quality Improvement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator with a proven record of leading successful skilled nursing or long-term care facilities.

They will bring:

• Strong operational and financial leadership experience.

• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance.

• Success improving quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Ability to lead teams through change and growth initiatives.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5+ Years Leadership Experience

License

Active Nursing Home Administrator License Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Industry

Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Leadership

Required

Openings

3

Locations

Berlin, VT or Middlebury, VT

Screening Criteria

• Do you hold an active Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license?

• Have you served as a Nursing Home Administrator or Assistant Administrator?

• Do you have experience leading skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, or residential care operations?

• Are you able to work on-site in Vermont?

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role within a highly respected healthcare system.

• Opportunity to directly impact quality of care and resident outcomes.

• Strong executive visibility and strategic influence.

• Competitive compensation, sign-on bonus potential, and relocation assistance.

• Mission-driven organization committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes throughout its communities.

Plant Operations Director – Healthcare Facilities | Middlebury, VT | $106k–$160k

🏗️ Plant Operations Director

📍 Location: Middlebury, Vermont (Onsite)
🏥 Industry: Healthcare / Facilities Management
🎓 Education: Technical or College Education in Building Trades Preferred
💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level Leadership (5+ Years Facilities Leadership)
💰 Compensation: $106,000 – $160,000 base salary + benefits
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

🌟 The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has opened for a Plant Operations Director to lead the Facilities, Maintenance, and Environmental Safety functions for a respected healthcare organization in Middlebury, Vermont.

This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact by ensuring that all hospital and clinic facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and compliance. The successful candidate will oversee building maintenance, biomedical systems, and hazardous waste management while fostering collaboration across departments and within the wider health network.

If you’re an experienced facilities leader with strong technical knowledge, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive operational excellence in a healthcare environment, this role offers both challenge and reward.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Lead and direct Plant Operations, Maintenance, Biomed, and Hazardous Waste functions across multiple healthcare facilities.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all buildings and systems comply with CMS, OSHA, Life Safety Code, and other healthcare regulatory standards.

• Facilities Management: Oversee maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utility, and mechanical systems to ensure operational reliability.

• Safety & Risk Management: Maintain a proactive safety culture, ensuring that hazardous materials, waste disposal, and life safety systems meet strict compliance guidelines.

• Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Plant Operations managers and technical staff.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with hospital leadership and the broader UVM Health Network Facilities Council to align facilities operations with organizational goals.

• Project Coordination: Collaborate across departments to plan and execute renovation, repair, and maintenance projects efficiently and safely.

• Financial Stewardship: Implement effective cost controls, manage budgets, and support capital improvement initiatives.

🩺 Qualifications & Requirements

✅ Experience: Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in facilities or plant operations management.
✅ Technical Knowledge:

• Hands-on understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, and hazardous material management.

• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and healthcare facility codes.
  ✅ Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  ✅ Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Skilled in business strategy implementation, cost control, and productivity optimization.
  ✅ Education:

• Technical or college education in maintenance, building trades, or engineering preferred.

• CHFM certification (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) strongly desired.
  ✅ Healthcare Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare or hospital setting preferred but not required.

💡 Desired Attributes

⭐ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
⭐ Strong ability to prioritize multiple demands in a complex operational environment.
⭐ Committed to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
⭐ Skilled collaborator who thrives in both leadership and hands-on roles.

💎 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $106,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)

💎 Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement plan with employer contributions

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday schedule

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Support

• Employee Discounts & Referral Programs

• Pet Insurance and On-site food service options

🏞️ About the Community

Middlebury, Vermont offers a unique blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and cultural vitality. Home to Middlebury College, the area features arts, dining, and recreational activities year-round — from hiking and skiing to local theater and festivals. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking professional challenge and a fulfilling lifestyle in one of New England’s most scenic communities.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Role: Plant Operations Director

• Experience: 5+ years in Facilities or Plant Leadership

• Education: Technical or College-level Building Trades background preferred

• Certifications: CHFM desirable

• Industry: Healthcare / Facilities Management

• Work Environment: Onsite, full-time

• Salary Range: $106,000 – $160,000

🚀 Ready to lead facilities operations that make a real difference in healthcare?
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-performing hospital environments that support exceptional patient care.