Administrator in Training (AIT)

Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Jonesboro, AR is currently looking for an Administrator In Training!!

Our purpose at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Arkansas and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider.

The Ridgecrest Health and Rehab experience includes a 135-bed facility with spacious grounds, along with numerous activity rooms and living space give residents the perfect atmosphere for enjoying leisure time, participating in engaging activities, and socializing.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Administrator in Training is to learn how to assist in the direction of the day-to- day functions of the facility in accordance with your AIT curriculum guidelines and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our patients at all times.

The AIT program consists of rotations in all departments of the skilled nursing facility during which the AIT works in each department, learns how to manage each department, and then demonstrates their knowledge in an oral review. The AIT program also helps individuals to prepare for the state and national administrator certification tests. The program is 18-24 months and upon successful completion on the course the AIT is eligible for placement as a nursing home administrator.

The primary duties of this job include:

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s programs and activities.

· Maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility.

· Assist department directors in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.

· Assist department directors in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures and establish a rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.

· Assist the leadership team to interpret the facility’s policies and procedures to employees, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.

· Ensure that all employees, patients, visitors, and the general public follow established policies and procedures.

· Represent the facility at and participate in top level meetings.

Educational Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree is required, with emphasis in Health Services Administration or Business Administration preferred.

Experience:

Five or more years work experience is required, preferably in a management or supervisory role.

Ridgecrest is an EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person