Position Number: 22181393
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 11/7/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,537.04
Hiring Official: Marc Riley, Nursing Home Division Director
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Position Information
Job Series: Health Administration
Classification: Nursing Home Assistant Administrator - Competitive
Class Code: MHA02C
Pay Grade: SPC06
Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915
Job Summary
The Nursing Home Assistant Administrator is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall management and operations of a state government-owned nursing home facility. This role involves assisting the Nursing Home Administrator with the day-to-day administration of the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality care for residents, and managing operational efficiency. The Assistant Administrator is responsible for supervising specific departments or functions within the facility, contributing to staff development, and supporting the creation of strategies that promote a high standard of service. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to manage the needs of residents and staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Nursing Home Administrator in overseeing all operational aspects of the facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Serve as the acting Nursing Home Administrator in their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership and operational activities.
Assist in maintaining compliance with the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act, federal regulations, and industry standards to ensure the facility’s operations align with legal requirements.
Work closely with the Nursing Home Administrator and department heads to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support the recruitment, retention, and training of nursing home staff, ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Monitor workforce morale and work to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among staff or with residents’ families.
Assist in managing the nursing home’s budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to assist in managing large teams, fostering collaboration, and providing support to staff while achieving organizational goals.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment governing nursing homes, including the Arkansas Nursing Home Licensing Act and federal healthcare guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
An associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Licensure/Certifications
Must hold a valid, unrestricted Nursing Home Administrator license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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