Administrator in Training - Optalis of Kent Crossing

Optalis•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

LAUNCH YOUR LEADERSHIP CAREER IN LONG-TERM CARE Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator? We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and driven Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our leadership team. This position provides hands-on experience in every aspect of skilled nursing facility operations while preparing you for a successful career as a Nursing Home Administrator. Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll gain practical knowledge in resident care, regulatory compliance, human resources, finance, admissions, quality improvement, customer service, and daily operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related field preferred).
  • Must have successfully passed the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) licensing exam or be officially scheduled to take the NHA licensing exam.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Passion for serving older adults and improving quality of care.
  • Eager to learn and grow into an executive leadership role.
  • A proactive problem solver.
  • Professional, ethical, and accountable.
  • Adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to residents, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, or senior living.
  • Supervisory or management experience.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Gain practical knowledge in resident care, regulatory compliance, human resources, finance, admissions, quality improvement, customer service, and daily operations.
  • Receive training in facility operations and leadership.
  • Receive training in regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
  • Receive training in Human Resources and employee engagement.
  • Receive training in budgeting and financial management.
  • Receive training in admissions, census development, and marketing.
  • Receive training in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
  • Receive training in risk management.
  • Receive training in resident rights and customer satisfaction.
  • Receive training in clinical operations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Receive training in emergency preparedness.
  • Receive training in community relations and business development.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
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