Nursing Home Administrator in Training

Adept; Hershey (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Long-term growth

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Adept is seeking a motivated Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our Nebraska facility’s leadership team. This role offers hands-on leadership experience, mentorship, and a clear pathway toward LNHA licensure while gaining exposure to all areas of facility operations.

You will support day-to-day operations, collaborate with department leaders, and contribute to staffing, regulatory compliance, census development, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Nursing Home Administrator licensure in Nebraska (NHA)
• Experience in skilled nursing or healthcare leadership is preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Willingness to take initiative and lead teams
• Comfort working with residents, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing facility
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve operations and outcomes
• Provide leadership and support to department heads and staff
• Assist with staffing, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance
• Support regulatory compliance with federal/state/local long-term care rules
• Participate in surveys, plans of correction, and quality initiatives
• Monitor performance metrics and drive quality improvement
• Contribute to census development and community relationships
• Help manage labor, budgeting, and financial objectives
• Address resident and family concerns to promote satisfaction
• Participate in leadership, interdisciplinary, and QA meetings
• Collaborate across Nursing, HR, Admissions, Dietary, and other departments
• Foster a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and care

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

NHA licensure eligibility

Job description

Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT)

We are seeking a motivated and hands‑on Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our skilled nursing facility leadership team in Nebraska.

This is more than an observation or training position. As an AIT, you will be an active part of the facility's leadership team, gaining real-world experience in operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, census development, employee leadership, and resident satisfaction.

You’ll work alongside experienced leaders while taking on increasing responsibility and developing the skills needed to successfully lead a skilled nursing facility.

Why Join Us?

• Hands‑on leadership experience

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced long‑term care leaders

• Career development with a clear path toward LNHA licensure

• Opportunity to gain experience across all areas of facility operations

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunity for long‑term career growth and advancement

• Potential pathway into a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator role

What You’ll Do as AIT

• Support the day‑to‑day operations of the skilled nursing facility

• Work with department leaders to improve facility operations and outcomes

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to department heads and staff

• Assist with staffing, recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, retention, and employee performance

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local long‑term care regulations

• Participate in survey preparation, regulatory visits, plans of correction, and compliance initiatives

• Monitor facility performance, operational metrics, and quality improvement efforts

• Support census development, admissions, referrals, and community relationships

• Assist with labor management, expense control, budgeting, and other financial objectives

• Address resident and family concerns and promote a positive resident experience

• Participate in leadership, interdisciplinary, and quality assurance meetings

• Collaborate with Nursing, Human Resources, Admissions, Dietary, Environmental Services, Social Services, and other departments

• Help build a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and quality care

• Identify operational challenges and help ensure issues are resolved

• Take on increasing leadership responsibility as your knowledge and experience grow

The ideal AIT candidate is:

• Pursuing or eligible to pursue Nursing Home Administrator licensure in Nebraska

• Qualified through education or experience to meet applicable Nebraska Nursing Home Administrator licensure requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or other qualifying education is preferred

• Experienced in or familiar with skilled nursing, long‑term care, senior living, healthcare operations, or healthcare leadership

• A strong communicator and organized problem‑solver

• Comfortable working with residents, families, employees, and leadership

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• A confident decision‑maker who is willing to take initiative

• Interested in building a long‑term career in healthcare leadership