Nursing Home Administrator in Training

Adept; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship and guidance

Career development and pathways to LNA

Job summary

Adept is seeking a motivated Nursing Home Administrator in Training (AIT) to join our Nebraska skilled nursing facility leadership team. You will gain real-world experience in operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, census development, and resident satisfaction.

You'll work with experienced leaders, taking on increasing responsibility and developing the skills to lead a facility. The ideal candidate pursues licensure, has a bachelor’s degree, and aims for a long-term

Qualifications

• Pursuing Nebraska Nursing Home Administrator licensure
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
• Experienced in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and lead teams
• Interested in building a long-term career in healthcare leadership

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the facility
• Work with department heads to improve operations and outcomes
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to staff
• Assist with staffing, recruitment, 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
• 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

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Mentorship

Career development

Operations leadership

Regulatory compliance

Survey preparation

Performance metrics

Census development

Staff recruitment

Budgeting

Resident experience

Cross-department collaboration

Teamwork culture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking to develop as a healthcare leader while gaining hands-on experience in skilled nursing administration, this could be the right next step for you.

Apply today and take the next step toward becoming a future Nursing Home Administrator!