Launch Your Career as a Nursing Home Administrator in Kentucky
About the Role
Dawson Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center, a small 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Western Kentucky, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Administrator (Administrator-in-Training) to join our leadership team. This unique opportunity is ideal for professionals aspiring to become Licensed Nursing Home Administrators while gaining hands-on experience in managing all aspects of long-term care operations, including admissions and social services. This position is not an internship but a critical leadership role that offers direct mentorship from experienced administrators and exposure to every facet of skilled nursing facility operations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Facility Administrator to oversee daily nursing home operations
- Lead admissions processes, coordinating resident intake and placement
- Manage social services, including resident support, counseling, and family communications
- Participate in leadership and department head meetings
- Assist with employee recruitment, retention, and staff engagement
- Support regulatory compliance and prepare for state and federal surveys
- Help develop and manage budgets and financial reporting
- Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Work cross-functionally with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, and business office teams
- Manage special projects focused on operational excellence and resident satisfaction
- Develop expertise in state and federal long-term care regulations
- Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across healthcare disciplines
- Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Commitment to obtain Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within 12 months
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Preferred:
- Experience in healthcare, long-term care, social services, admissions, human resources, or management
- Previous supervisory or department head experience
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance
Licensure Requirement
No active Nursing Home Administrator license is required at hire. Candidates must actively pursue and obtain Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within 12 months to continue in the program.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Passionate about senior care and improving the lives of nursing home residents
- Interested in healthcare leadership, admissions, and social services coordination
- Eager to learn all facets of skilled nursing facility operations
- Driven to become a licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- Committed to excellence, accountability, and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and work-life balance support
- Leadership development, mentoring, and training from experienced healthcare leaders
- Clear career advancement pathway toward Nursing Home Administrator licensure and promotion
Join Dawson Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Western Kentucky and build your career as a future leader in long-term care. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, families, and staff in a close-knit community setting.