Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training) | Dawson Springs KY

Concord Health Systems

Dawson Springs (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Leadership development and mentoring

Direct training from experienced,

Career advancement opportunities

Licensure pathway toward NHA

Job summary

Tradewater Health & Rehabilitation Center, a Concord Health Systems facility, is seeking an Assistant Administrator–Administrator-in-Training to gain hands-on leadership experience in a skilled nursing setting and pursue Kentucky licensure.

You will join the facility leadership team, support census management, regulatory readiness, and budget processes while overseeing social services and admissions as you grow toward licensure within 12 months.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Commitment to obtaining Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within 12 months of hire.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Facility Administrator in daily operations.
Participate in leadership and department head meetings.
Assist with employee relations, recruitment, retention, and staff engagement.
Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts.
Participate in budget development and financial management processes.
Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Work closely with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, admissions, social services, and business office departments.
Lead special projects focused on operational excellence.
Develop knowledge of state and federal long-Term care regulations.
Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program.
Own the Social Services and Admissions processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Census management

Launch Your Career as a Nursing Home Administrator

Tradewater Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a highly motivated, emerging leader to join our team as an Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training) and Social Services Director. This position is designed for individuals who aspire to become Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and want hands-on experience leading a skilled nursing facility.

This is not an internship. The Assistant Administrator serves as a member of the facility leadership team, working directly alongside the Administrator and department heads to gain practical experience in all areas of facility operations.

The successful candidate will participate in a structured leadership development program while actively pursuing Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure.

What You’ll Do

Partner with the Facility Administrator in daily operations
Participate in leadership and department head meetings
Assist with employee relations, recruitment, retention, and staff engagement
Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts
Participate in budget development and financial management processes
Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Work closely with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, admissions, social services, and business office departments
Lead special projects focused on operational excellence
Develop knowledge of state and federal long-Term care regulations
Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program
Own the Social Services and Admissions processes

Leadership Development Program

Operations Management

Facility operations
Census management
Strategic planning
Customer service

Human Resources

Recruitment and retention
Performance management
Employee engagement
Workplace investigations

Financial Management

Budget preparation
Labor management
Financial reporting
Revenue cycle basics

Regulatory Compliance

Survey preparedness
Quality measures
Risk management
Resident rights

Quality Improvement

QAPI processes
Performance improvement projects
Compliance monitoring
Operational audits

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities
Commitment to obtaining Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within one (1) year of hire
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred

Experience in healthcare, long-Term care, human resources, business operations, or management
Department head experience
Skilled nursing facility experience
Experience supervising employees
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance

Licensure Requirement

An active Nursing Home Administrator license is not required at the time of hire. Candidates selected for this position must actively pursue Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure and obtain licensure within twelve (12) months of employment. Continued participation in the program requires demonstrated progress toward meeting all licensure requirements.

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