NURSING HOME ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
County: Clark • Posting End Date: August 25, 2026
About the role
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you support operations, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Nursing Home Administrator in overseeing all operational aspects of the facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Serve as the acting Nursing Home Administrator in their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership and operational activities.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act, federal regulations, and industry standards to ensure the facility’s operations align with legal requirements.
- Work closely with the Nursing Home Administrator and department heads to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Support the recruitment, retention, and training of nursing home staff, ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor workforce morale and work to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among staff or with residents’ families.
- Assist in managing the nursing home’s budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Must hold a valid, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.
Skills
- Ability to assist in managing large teams, fostering collaboration, and providing support to staff while achieving organizational goals.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment governing nursing homes, including the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act and federal healthcare guidelines.
Pay
Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915
Benefits
- Pension
- Maternity leave
- Paid state holidays