Administrator in Training (AIT)

Aurora•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking candidates with previous experience in long-term care as a Social Services Director for this Administrator In Training (AIT) placement. The AIT will be trained at Garden Terrace at Aurora, a 5-star building based on CMS ratings. We require that candidates are open to relocating to a facility of our choosing upon successful completion of the AIT program and obtaining a Nursing Home Administrator license. We also ask for a minimum 2-year commitment to working as an Executive Director in one of our buildings. Life Care Centers of America is the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States with over 200 facilities in 27 states. Our company has the highest average CMS rating of any company with more than 100 skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Our facilities hold an impressive 4.4 average Google review rating, reflecting the exceptional clinical care and genuine, resident-focused service we deliver each day. Many of our facilities have earned the honor of being listed as U.S. News and World Reports Best Nursing Homes for 2026. Position Summary The AIT Administrator in Training will learn overall facility operations to provide leadership in quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Key areas include: financial operations, human resources, customer service, business development, and clinical operations. Will be expected to uphold policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team. Will learn budget management to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Active state license in good standing as a Nursing Home Administrator or be eligible to sit for exam after AIT Training.
Three (3) or more years' successful post acute care experience preferred.
Read and interpret financial records and reports.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care as a Social Services Director.
Certification with American College preferred (ACHCA).

Responsibilities

Learn overall facility operations to provide leadership in quality patient care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Uphold policies pertaining to patient care, caregiving, and support staff, financial control, public relations, and maintenance of physical plant through consultation with the facility management team.
Learn budget management to meet facility needs and division goals in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Ensure facility is compliant with all Federal, State, local, and JCAHO requirements as well as serve as the facility’s Compliance Liaison.
Ensure facility is clean and safe for the comfort, convenience and safety of patients, families, and staff.
Serve as effective representative for company so facility is viewed as provider of choice in that community.
Ensure census goals are met.
Prepare and operate within annual budget (approved by RVP and DVP).
Effectively supervise team.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.