Department: Administration
Reports To: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Exempt
Location: Optalis of Kent Crossing - 2320 East Beltline Ave SE
Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator? We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and driven Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our leadership team. This position provides hands-on experience in every aspect of skilled nursing facility operations while preparing you for a successful career as a Nursing Home Administrator.
Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll gain practical knowledge in resident care, regulatory compliance, human resources, finance, admissions, quality improvement, customer service, and daily operations.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related field preferred).
- Must have successfully passed the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) licensing exam or be officially scheduled to take the NHA licensing exam.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Passion for serving older adults and improving quality of care.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, or senior living.
- Supervisory or management experience.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
During the AIT program, you will receive training in:
- Facility operations and leadership
- Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Human Resources and employee engagement
- Budgeting and financial management
- Admissions, census development, and marketing
- Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Risk management
- Resident rights and customer satisfaction
- Clinical operations and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency preparedness
- Community relations and business development
We're searching for someone who is:
- Eager to learn and grow into an executive leadership role
- A proactive problem solver
- Professional, ethical, and accountable
- Adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to residents, families, and staff
We offer:
- Structured mentorship with an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- Hands-on leadership development
- Exposure to every department within the organization
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive team environment focused on resident-centered care
If you've passed the NHA exam or have your exam scheduled and are excited to build a rewarding career in healthcare leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey toward becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
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Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 Annually
