Assistant Administrator (AIT)

Luxor Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an Assistant Administrator to support the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility.

This role focuses on regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and delivering exceptional resident care, with opportunities for growth in healthcare leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge in healthcare.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations in support of the LNHA.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor departmental performance and drive process improvements.
• Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to promote quality resident care.
• Assist with survey preparedness and corrective action plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and partners.
• Step into leadership during the Administrator's absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Reports To: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Location: STL (Saint Louis)

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Assistant Administrator Position Summary:

We are seeking a driven, organized, and growth-oriented Assistant Administrator to support the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) in the overall leadership and daily operations of our skilled nursing facility. This role is ideal for an emerging healthcare leader who is passionate about long-term care.

The Assistant Administrator plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, staff engagement, and exceptional resident care.

Assistant Administrator Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the LNHA in overseeing daily facility operations
• Support compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor departmental performance and assist with process improvements
• Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Assist with survey preparedness and plan of correction implementation
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to promote quality care outcomes
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and community partners
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Administrator's absence as appropriate
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Administrator

Assistant Administrator Qualifications:

• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance in healthcare settings
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Assistant Administrator Ideal Candidate:

• Ambitious and career-driven with long-term goals in healthcare leadership
• Detail-oriented and compliance-focused
• Strong problem-solver with critical thinking skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to motivate and support staff
• Calm and effective under pressure