Administrator in Training

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary during training

Hands-on mentorship

Pathway to licensure

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Administrator in Training (AIT) in Montana to prepare for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator. Under a Montana State-licensed preceptor, you will gain broad exposure to LTC operations through rotations and real-world projects.

The program emphasizes resident-centered care, leadership development, and compliance with state and federal regulations, with hands-on mentorship and a clear path to the full administrator role upon licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
• Strong interest in pursuing Nursing Home Administrator licensure in Montana.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or management is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication, leadership potential, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to completing the AIT program and NAB exam.
• Montana State specifics: Must meet DOH requirements, including a bachelors degree and completion of an approved AIT program before taking the NAB exam.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all areas of facility operations, including administration, nursing, HR/staffing, finance/budgeting, admissions, dietary, activities, social services, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and resident/family relations.
• Support leadership in meetings, performance management, and problem-solving projects.
• Complete required training hours and learning activities toward Montana State AIT program requirements (typically 1,500 hours / ~9 months).
• Learn budgeting, revenue/expense reporting, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Act as a positive role model for our mission of exceptional resident-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our team in a structured program designed to prepare you for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator in Montana State. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about long-term care leadership, quality resident care, and facility operations.

In this hands-on role, you'll work directly under an experienced preceptor in a Montana State-licensed nursing home. You'll gain broad exposure to all aspects of LTC operations through rotations and real-world projects, building the skills needed to lead high-quality care teams.

Key Responsibilities (Under Preceptor Supervision)

• Participate in all areas of facility operations, including administration, nursing, HR/staffing, finance/budgeting, admissions, dietary, activities, social services, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and resident/family relations.

• Support leadership in meetings, performance management, and problem-solving projects.

• Complete required training hours and learning activities toward Montana State AIT program requirements (typically 1,500 hours / ~9 months).

• Learn budgeting, revenue/expense reporting, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Act as a positive role model for our mission of exceptional resident-centered care.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (required; healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred).

• Strong interest in pursuing Nursing Home Administrator licensure in Montana

• Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, or management is a plus but not required.

• Excellent communication, leadership potential, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to completing the AIT program and NAB exam.

Montana State specifics: Must meet DOH requirements, including a bachelors degree and completion of an approved AIT program before taking the NAB exam.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary during training (often $50k-$80k+ depending on experience/facility).

• Hands-on mentorship from a licensed administrator.

• Pathway to full Nursing Home Administrator role upon successful completion and licensure.

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, etc.).

• Support for professional development and exam preparation.