Launch Nursing Home Administrator in Kentucky

Launch Your Career as a Nursing Home Administrator in Western Kentucky

As an Assistant Nursing Home Administrator at our intimate facility, you will have a broad leadership role that includes managing daily operations and serving as the head of admissions and social services. This position is not an internship but a critical leadership role that offers direct mentorship from experienced administrators and exposure to every facet of skilled nursing facility operations.

• Collaborate closely with the Facility Administrator to oversee daily nursing home operations
• Lead admissions processes, coordinating resident intake and placement
• Manage social services, including resident support, counseling, and family communications
• Participate in leadership and department head meetings
• Assist with employee recruitment, retention, and staff engagement
• Support regulatory compliance and prepare for state and federal surveys
• Help develop and manage budgets and financial reporting
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with nursing, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, and business office teams
• Manage special projects focused on operational excellence and resident satisfaction
• Develop expertise in state and federal long-term care regulations
• Assume increasing leadership responsibilities throughout the program

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across healthcare disciplines
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Commitment to obtain Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within 12 months
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, social services, admissions, human resources, or management
• Previous supervisory or department head experience

• Skilled nursing facility experience
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance

No active Nursing Home Administrator license is required didates must actively pursue and obtain Kentucky Long-Term Care Administrator licensure within 12 months to continue in the program.

We seek a candidate who is:

• Passionate about senior care and improving the lives of nursing home residents
• Interested in healthcare leadership, admissions, and social services coordination
• Eager to learn all facets of skilled nursing facility operations
• Driven to become a licensed Nursing Home Administrator
• Committed to excellence, accountability, and teamwork

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and work-life balance support
• Leadership development, mentoring, and training from experienced healthcare leaders
• Clear career advancement pathway toward Nursing Home Administrator licensure and promotion

Join Dawson Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Western Kentucky and build your career as a future leader in long-term care. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, families, and staff in a close-knit community setting.

Dawson Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center, a Concord Health Systems facility, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.