What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT) position at Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute?
Welcome to Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute, a 176-bed facility. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the long term care industry through a culture of patient centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.
Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 8 states across the continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, cognitive care, and telemedicine.
AIT - Administrator in Training Job Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Complete departmental rotations through observation and “hands on” participation in Administration, Nursing, Social Services, Business Office, Human Resources, Dietary, Quality of Life, Plant Operations, Admissions/Marketing, Medical Records, and Housekeeping/Laundry to understand how each department plays a key role in resident care.
- Observe and participate in management duties such as talent acquisition, performance management, business development, budgeting and expense management.
- Develop a working knowledge of and confirm compliance with all governmental regulations.
- Provide guidance and leadership throughout the federal and state survey processes to ensure regulations are followed consistently.
- Develop positive relationships on behalf of the Company with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
- Utilize survey information, in addition to other source documents, to address areas of importance as defined by our residents, families, and other customers.
- Actively participate in problem solving exercises and process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
- Partner with regional and home office support to help overall facility operations.
- Contribute to an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in the development of a facility management team.
- Exhibit positive customer service – both to internal and external customers.
- Recognize stakeholders for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis.
- Attend or complete in-service education programs and/or CEUs in order to meet facility and licensure educational requirements.
- Meet with the preceptor on a regular basis, but no less than once per week for supervision and to problem solve areas of concern.
Minimum Qualifications to be Considered:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Healthcare Management, Accounting, etc.); MBA preferred
- Sign a two-year service agreement with a commitment and understanding that willingness to relocate is required
- Current/active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or obtain within twelve (12) months after start date unless you are currently an active licensed clinician in the state of your employment
- Obtain Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license within twelve (12) months after start date
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and possess strong attention to detail
- Extremely customer service oriented, an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to work well under pressure
- High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability function independently with flexibility, personal integrity, and possess the ability to work effectively with others
- You need to be approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
- You must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to complete new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
Additionally, to be considered for this incredible opportunity you must complete an online employment application and upload the all of attachments together as noted below.
- Resume and any leadership experience and/or experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
- Proof of required education from an accredited college or university in the form of a graduation card, certificate, or
unofficial transcript - Two letters of recommendation are required. Please note, internal stakeholders (employees) must notify their current supervisor of interest and desire to be considered for AIT program first, but the supervisor does not have to be one of the internal stakeholders (employees) letters of recommendations.
Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.