Administrator in Training

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Positions Available November 2026

We have openings for five candidates to participate in a one year paid supervised internship program to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. The internship program consists of 1,000 hours of onsite training and monthly corporate instruction. Candidates will be prepared to test for the national licensure exam which addresses these four domains of practice:

•    Care and services support
•    Leadership and strategy 
•    Operations
•    Environment & Quality

After candidates successfully complete the internship program and receive their license, they will be considered for open positions that may exist for Administrators, Assistant Administrators, or Interim Administrators.

Compensation:
Candidates start at $65,000.
After receipt of the license, compensation is increased commensurate with their first assignment as an Interim Administrator, Assistant Administrator or Administrator. Minimum starting salary is $90,000. 

Minimum Educational Requirements:
B.A. /B.S. in Health Administration, Health Services Administration, Health Care Administration, Nursing, or other health care related degrees.

Preferred Educational Requirements:
Masters of Heath Administration, MBA, Nursing, or other related degrees.

Conditions of Employment:
Relocation. Because the primary purpose of the internship program is to build the bench strength of the organization, and because we cannot always predict when and where a position may become open, relocation anywhere in Georgia is a condition of employment. 

Minimum Length of Employment:

Because of the financial and human resource investment we are making in the professional development of the candidates, a minimum of 24 months of service is required from the date the candidate is licensed.

Repayment:

Candidates are required to sign an agreement acknowledging the value of the program is $30,000 and if the candidate leaves voluntarily or involuntarily, they agree to repay Ethica a pro rata cost of the program. This obligation is forgiven at the rate of $1,250 a month for each month the candidate works after receiving their license.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows curriculum approved by the State Board of Nursing Home Examiners

• Submits required monthly reports to the State Board of Nursing Home Examiners on the appropriate form with the signature of the Preceptor  
• Attends corporate sessions conducted by subject matter experts
• Masters the five domains of practice: Customer Care Support and Services; Human Resources; Financial, Environmental Services; Management and Leadership.

• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

ESSENTIAL REGULATORY FUNCTIONS

• Is prompt and adds value to assigned meetings.
• Treats privileged information (both financial and personal) as confidential.
• Is open-minded and willing to help where needed.
• Becomes involved in each skilled nursing center department as a hands-on participant of that team, under the guidance of Department Head.
• Learns current licensure standard and survey process.
• Learns how to notify appropriate state and local agencies of the transfer, temporary or permanent discharge or death of any patient receiving Medicaid funds.
• Participates in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and participates in any subsequently required reports.
• Participates with Department Heads in the planning, conducting and scheduling of in-service training classes and orientation programs.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-service trainings.

ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS FUNCTIONS

• Develops relationship with community agencies providing services that benefit the Nursing Center.
• Participates in community/civic matters/projects

ESSENTIAL ASSOCIATE RELATIONS FUNCTIONS

• Participates in recruitment, employment, and retention programs.
• Strives to maintain a positive working relationship with associates.
• Knows the names of the associates

ESSENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE FUNCTIONS

• Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, and answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

• Participates with Administrator in reviewing, and investigating arbitration complaints, and disputes concerning patients and families. Honors patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Follows guidelines relative to the prevention and reporting of patient abuse.
• Participates with Administrator in maintaining confidentiality and safe storage of current and closed patient’s records, personnel records and physical plant records with regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES FUNTIONS

• Learns the responsibility for maintenance of building, grounds and equipment.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.

• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous material to supervisor. Learns how to maintain appropriate documentation in regards to accidents/incidents and OSHA regulations.

ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Professional Appearance

ESSENTIAL MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate with Administrator with establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
• Participate with Administrator in reviewing and evaluating all recommendations of the Nursing Center’s committees and consultants.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Complies with all Privacy and Security Programs.
• Participates with Administrator in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Center’s programs and activities.
• Participates with Administrator in developing and maintaining written policies and guidelines that govern the operation of the Center.
• Participates with Administrator in making routine inspections of the Center to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.

ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates with Administrator to establish an annual budget for submission to the governing body for approval.
• Adheres to the established accounting system and financial guidelines to meet operating cost and maintain internal budgeting control.
• Learns how to review and interpret monthly financial statements and budgets.
• Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situations that impact quality patient care.

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