Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training) | Dawson Springs KY

About the role

Launch Your Career as a Nursing Home Administrator Tradewater Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a highly motivated, emerging leader to join our team as an Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training). This position is designed for individuals who aspire to become Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and want hands-on experience leading a skilled nursing facility. This is not an internship. The Assistant Administrator serves as a member of the facility leadership team, working directly alongside the Administrator and department heads to gain practical experience in all areas of facility operations. The successful candidate will participate in a structured leadership development program while actively pursuing Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Facility Administrator in daily operations
• Participate in leadership and department head meetings
• Assist with employee relations, recruitment, retention, and staff engagement
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts
• Participate in budget development and financial management processes
• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Work closely with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, admissions, social services, and business office departments
• Lead special projects focused on operational excellence
• Develop knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
• Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program
• Participate in a structured 12‑month leadership development program providing experience in:
  • Operations Management – Facility operations, Census management, Strategic planning, Customer service
  • Human Resources – Recruitment and retention, Performance management, Employee engagement, Workplace investigations
  • Financial Management – Budget preparation, Labor management, Financial reporting, Revenue cycle basics
  • Regulatory Compliance – Survey preparedness, Quality measures, Risk management, Resident rights
  • Quality Improvement – QAPI processes, Performance improvement projects, Compliance monitoring, Operational audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Commitment to obtaining Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications

Licensure Requirement: An active Nursing Home Administrator license is not required at the time of hire. Candidates selected for this position must actively pursue Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure and obtain licensure within twelve (12) months of employment. Continued participation in the program requires demonstrated progress toward meeting all licensure requirements.

Skills

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, human resources, business operations, or management
• Department head experience
• Skilled nursing facility experience
• Experience supervising employees
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Leadership development and mentoring
• Direct training from experienced healthcare leaders
• Career advancement opportunities
• Defined pathway toward Nursing Home Administrator licensure and promotion