Administrator in Training (AIT)
About The Position
The Administrator in Training (AIT) will learn overall facility operations and develop the leadership skills needed to support quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Training covers financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. The AIT will learn to uphold policies related to patient care, caregiving and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of the physical plant in consultation with the facility management team. The role also includes learning budget management to meet facility needs and division goals. Relocation is required after completion of the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two to three years of management experience in long-term care is stated as required in the posting introduction.
- Active state license in good standing as a Nursing Home Administrator, or eligibility to sit for the exam after AIT training.
- Ability to read and interpret financial records and reports.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
- Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of successful post-acute care experience.
- Certification with the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
Responsibilities
- Learn and support overall facility operations and quality patient care in accordance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
- Uphold policies concerning patient care, caregiving and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of the physical plant.
- Learn budget management and prepare and operate within the annual budget approved by the RVP and DVP.
- Ensure the facility complies with federal, state, local, and JCAHO requirements and serve as the facility’s Compliance Liaison.
- Ensure the facility is clean and safe for patients, families, and staff.
- Represent the company effectively so the facility is viewed as a provider of choice in the community.
- Ensure census goals are met.
- Effectively supervise the team.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
