Aspiring Nursing Home Administrator | AIT Program

Thryve Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

THRYVE Healthcare in Chicago, IL is seeking an Administrator in Training (AIT) to develop into a Nursing Home Administrator. You will work with facility leadership to gain hands-on experience in operations, budgets, staffing, regulatory compliance, and resident care.

This structured program prepares you for a future NHA role and requires prior managerial experience in skilled nursing or LTC settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Services, or a related field preferred.
• Current or completed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA/LNHA) AIT program or eligibility to participate in an Illinois-approved AIT program.
• Previous managerial or supervisory experience within a skilled nursing facility (SNF/LTC) is required.
• Experience managing staff, departments, or day-to-day operations within a skilled nursing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career as a Nursing Home Administrator.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program designed to prepare the AIT for a future Nursing Home Administrator role.
• Work closely with the Administrator and department leaders to learn all aspects of skilled nursing facility operations.
• Gain hands-on experience with facility budgets, financial performance, census management, and operational goals.
• Develop an understanding of clinical operations, quality measures, staffing, and resident care.
• Assist with recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and staff development.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

THRYVE Healthcare in Chicago, IL is seeking an Administrator in Training (AIT) to develop into a Nursing Home Administrator. You will work with facility leadership to gain hands-on experience in operations, budgets, staffing, regulatory compliance, and resident care.

This structured program prepares you for a future NHA role and requires prior managerial experience in skilled nursing or LTC settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office