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Assistant Administrator

Allegheny County • Pittsburgh, PA

Not Applicable Posted April 17, 2026 Job link

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Responsibilities

Assists in managing all operational aspects of the facility, including nursing, dietary, housekeeping, social services, and maintenance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Department of Health and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements.
Participates in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial reports.
Assists in handling resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.
Monitors and may report on quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives.
Aids regulatory agency personnel in inspections, surveys, and audits; may help the Administrator implement corrective action plans as needed.
Provides ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to facility management and team members.
Supports day-to-day clinical and administrative onsite activities, including profit and loss responsibility, recruitment, training, and supervision of department managers and support staff as needed; ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, including Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
Establishes financial and programmatic goals for the facility and conducts annual evaluations of goal achievement.
Maintains and guides the implementation of facility policies and procedures in compliance with corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.
Provides innovative, responsible healthcare by creating and implementing new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
Assists department managers in the development and use of company policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that proper procedures are employed when department managers hire, counsel, discipline, and terminate employees.
Consults with department managers concerning the operation of their departments to assist in problem areas and/or improvement of services: reports findings to the Nursing Home Administrators (NHA); implements control systems to ensure accountability of all departments.
Completes Administrator duties in their absence.
Performs other related duties as requested or required.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Finance, a Clinical Specialty, or an equivalent long-term care experience AND two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility.
Administrator in Training (AIT) requirements must already be completed prior to appointment.
Licensed or able to be licensed according to state regulations and must attend continuing education is required prior to appointment.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position.
The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
The incumbent will be required to work a flexible schedule depending on the operational needs of the facility.
Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility regulatory requirements.
Medicaid and Medicare regulations and standards.
Cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Electronic health records
Work a flexible work schedule.
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Preferred Skills

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

Education

(Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Finance, a Clinical Specialty, or an equivalent long-term care experience AND two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility.
(Not required) – Administrator in Training (AIT) requirements must already be completed prior to appointment.
(Required) – Licensed or able to be licensed according to state regulations and must attend continuing education is required prior to appointment.

Salary: $60,000.00 unlicensed $80,000.00 licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
How To Apply
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Finance, a Clinical Specialty, or an equivalent long-term care experience AND two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility.
Administrator in Training (AIT) requirements must already be completed prior to appointment.
Licensed or able to be licensed according to state regulations and must attend continuing education is required prior to appointment.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Position Summary
The Assistant Administrator, housed within one of the Kane Community Living Center’s four locations, assists in the day-to-day operations under the direct supervision of the Regional Center Administrator. The incumbent in this role provides support to the Regional Center Administrator on various administrative and operational issues, including regulatory compliance, personnel management, and resident-focused services, all while promoting a high standard of operational efficiency and quality of service. The incumbent will be required to work a flexible schedule depending on the operational needs of the facility.
Overview
Duties:

Assists in managing all operational aspects of the facility, including nursing, dietary, housekeeping, social services, and maintenance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Department of Health and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements.
Participates in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial reports.
Assists in handling resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.
Monitors and may report on quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives.
Aids regulatory agency personnel in inspections, surveys, and audits; may help the Administrator implement corrective action plans as needed.
Provides ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to facility management and team members.
Supports day-to-day clinical and administrative onsite activities, including profit and loss responsibility, recruitment, training, and supervision of department managers and support staff as needed; ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, including Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
Establishes financial and programmatic goals for the facility and conducts annual evaluations of goal achievement.
Maintains and guides the implementation of facility policies and procedures in compliance with corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.
Provides innovative, responsible healthcare by creating and implementing new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
Assists department managers in the development and use of company policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that proper procedures are employed when department managers hire, counsel, discipline, and terminate employees.
Consults with department managers concerning the operation of their departments to assist in problem areas and/or improvement of services: reports findings to the Nursing Home Administrators (NHA); implements control systems to ensure accountability of all departments.
Completes Administrator duties in their absence.
Performs other related duties as requested or required.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility regulatory requirements.
Medicaid and Medicare regulations and standards.
Cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
Skill In

Microsoft Office Suite.
Electronic health records
Ability To

Foster a resident-centered culture that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Work with a large staff and a diverse client base.
React quickly and decisively in emergency situations.
Be organized and prioritize competing tasks.
Work a flexible work schedule.
Promote and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and the community.
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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