NURSING HOME ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

State of Arkansas; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas DHS is seeking a Nursing Home Assistant Administrator to lead and support the facility’s operations in a state government-owned nursing home. The role involves assisting with day-to-day administration, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality resident care.

The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise departments, manage staff development, and contribute to strategic planning for service excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing Home Administrator in overseeing all operational aspects of the facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the acting Nursing Home Administrator in their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership and operational activities.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act, federal regulations, and industry standards to ensure the facility’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Work closely with the Nursing Home Administrator and department heads to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support the recruitment, retention, and training of nursing home staff, ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor workforce morale and work to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among staff or with residents’ families.
• Assist in managing the nursing home’s budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Position Number: 22101076
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: October 15, 2026

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Health Administration

Classification: Nursing Home Assistant Administrator - Competitive

Class Code: MHA02C

Pay Grade: SPC06

Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915

Job Summary

The Nursing Home Assistant Administrator is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall management and operations of a state government-owned nursing home facility. This role involves assisting the Nursing Home Administrator with the day-to-day administration of the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality care for residents, and managing operational efficiency. The Assistant Administrator is responsible for supervising specific departments or functions within the facility, contributing to staff development, and supporting the creation of strategies that promote a high standard of service. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to manage the needs of residents and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing Home Administrator in overseeing all operational aspects of the facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the acting Nursing Home Administrator in their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership and operational activities.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act, federal regulations, and industry standards to ensure the facility’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Work closely with the Nursing Home Administrator and department heads to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support the recruitment, retention, and training of nursing home staff, ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor workforce morale and work to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among staff or with residents’ families.
• Assist in managing the nursing home’s budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to assist in managing large teams, fostering collaboration, and providing support to staff while achieving organizational goals.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment governing nursing homes, including the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act and federal healthcare guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Licensure/Certifications

Must hold a valid, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.