Administrator in Training Program-Northern Region

General Purpose:

The Administer in Training (AIT) preceptor program is a paid internship designed to prepare an individual for a successful career as an Administrator in Long Term Care. This program will be in Bangor. 

Core Goals of Our AIT Program:

• Develop actionable leadership skills and highly functioning teams
• Rotate through all departments to acquire knowledge of and experience within the functional operations areas of a facility; including Nursing, Food Services, Social Services, Activities, Housekeeping, Laundry, Human Resources, Account Management, and Maintenance.
• Develop strong business acumen:  Financial management, budget planning, and associated reimbursement systems i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, etc.
• Set, measure, and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and high-quality care outcomes.
• Develop workforce, including Recruiting and Retaining staff, in long term care environments and diverse markets.
• Understand and build expertise in compliance, regulation, and laws that guide our business and services.
• Learn and implement a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) approach to providing care, delivering service, and managing your workforce.
• Build marketing strategies to support census and mix targets.
• Demonstrate effective community relations; how we fit into the community as a service and a healthcare resource.
• Successfully complete the State of Maine and Federal requirements established for the licensing of Multi-level Laong Term Care Administrators.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in healthcare, healthcare administration, long term care administration, nursing, social work, or psychology.  Masters preferred.
• 5 years of professional work experience.
  
• Desire to lead a successful facility management team.
• Passion for the delivery of care and services to our elderly population is a must.
• Willingness to relocate.