Administrator in Training

Administrator in Training

OVERVIEW :

The Nursing Home Administrator-in-Training is learning to administer, direct and coordinate all

functions of the facility to assure that the highest degree of quality of care is consistently provided to

the patients. The Nursing Home Administrator-in-Training assists with Recruiting and training team

members to create and maintain a highly functioning team environment and maintains high customer

satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Learn how to Manage the day-to-day operations according to responsibilities delegated

Encourages the promotion of customer service with all department heads and staff

Promotes respect for the personal dignity and individuality of residents, and respect for their

legal rights to quality care, kind treatment, personal comfort, personal choice, and personal

privacy

Promotes census building, participates in admission decisions, and consults with Admissions

before rejecting an admission

Participates in community affairs and civic organizations

Addresses resident complaints daily to assure prompt follow-up by appropriate staff

Assist the Administrator in the recruitment and interviewing of job candidates for key positions

Promotes the Employee Benefits Program and encourages staff participation

Maintains human resources policies and procedures for hiring, interviewing, discipline,

terminations, etc.

Works with department heads to promote cooperation, leadership, communication, and

budgetary skills

Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of facility payroll

Participates in the oversight of departmental compliance with budgetary parameters

Follows the Purchasing policy for requesting, ordering, and receiving supplies or equipment

Assist the Administrator with staff education in regulatory compliance, inspection surveys, and

key operational policies

Participate in survey responses according to oversight duties delegated

Maintains records and files associated with duties according to record-keeping standards, laws,

operational procedures, and privacy laws.

Chairs or participates in committee activities as assigned.

Participates in policy development.

Attends morning team meetings to keep abreast of census changes and current operational

issues

Attends company meetings or other trainings to keep informed about standards of care,

changes in company policies or regulations, and to maintain professional licensure

Maintains sound customer service principles to respond to and adequately respond to

complaints or concerns of residents

Participate in marketing activities and supervise resident satisfaction surveys

Assists the Administrator with formal investigations as assigned

Participates in on-going Quality Assurance activities to monitor resident satisfaction, safety

practices, and facility compliance with regulations or operational policies.

Completes timely reports required by government agencies or the Corporate Office

Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices

to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs

Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily with the Administrator to identify those defined

as unusual occurrences by State policy and helps assure that appropriate actions, reports, and

follow-up are implemented

Reports any allegations or complaints of discrimination, harassment, or resident abuse to the

Administrator and may assist with these investigations

Interacts courteously with residents, family members, employees, visitors, vendors, business

associates, and representatives of government agencies.

Required to work when the Administrator is on leave or vacation, including evenings, weekends,

or holidays if needed to assure resident services

Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Administrator-in-Training applicants may apply based on either the 1,000- or

2,000-hour program.

To qualify for the 1,000-hour A.I.T. program, applicants must have :

A degree in Health Care Administration OR

A degree in Health Services Administration

OR

An equivalent degree which must have at least 60 semester hours in required courses.

Complete the course worksheet to determine if you qualify. Courses from the

following subject areas are required to fulfill the 60 semester hour requirement

pursuant to section 468.1695(2)(a)1., F.S. :

General administration and management of health care facilities (minimum 6

hours)

Accounting and financial management (minimum 6 hours)

Personnel management and labor relations (minimum 3 hours)

Computer applications (minimum 3 hours)

Long-term health care administration (minimum 3 hours)

Health care planning and delivery systems (minimum 3 hours)

Aging (minimum 3 hours)

Governmental standards and regulation of long-term health care (minimum 3

hours)

Legal aspects of health care administration (minimum 3 hours)

Patient care management (minimum 3 hours)

To qualify for the 2,000-hour A.I.T. program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any

field, with Health Care Specialties preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This is a learning opportunity in overseeing all departments within the facility

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations

around the care center.

Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in

working environment.

Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.

Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands

to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk

or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds

TRAVEL : No travel required.