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.