A Nursing Home or Home Health Administrator manages staff and operations at a long term care facility. Oversees admission and care of residents, staff hiring, billing and finances, compliance with regulatory requirements and building maintenance. Maintains professional licensing requirements. Manages staff, recordkeeping, billing, finances, and other administrative work for a home health care program, where aides assist clients with personal, household and some health-related services in their homes.
Nursing Home Administrator in Training Gateway Healthcare Nebraska | Ensign Services Build your career. Lead a team. Run a healthcare operation. Gateway Healthcare Nebraska is looking for our next generation of healthcare leaders through our Administrator in Training (AIT) Program. This isn't a classroom-based management program. You'll work inside a skilled nursing operation, learning directly from experienced healthcare leaders while gaining hands-on experience in operations, clinical leadership, finance, human resources, regulatory compliance, culture, and business development. The goal? Prepare you to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and ultimately lead your own skilled nursing operation. If you're ambitious, people-focused, business-minded, and looking for a career where your leadership can make a tangible impact, this could be your next move. Program Details Full-Time | Paid, Multi-Month Leadership Training AIT participants complete their training in Omaha or Beatrice, Nebraska . Following successful completion of the program and licensure, flexibility to relocate for the right Administrator opportunity is required. Placement opportunities may be available throughout Nebraska based on organizational needs and openings at the time of program completion. What Does an AIT Actually Do? You'll train alongside an experienced Nursing Home Administrator and leadership team while learning how to operate a skilled nursing facility from the inside out.
This means real exposure to:
Facility operations and strategic decision-making Leadership, culture, and employee engagement Recruiting, staffing, and human resources Clinical operations and quality outcomes State and federal healthcare regulations CMS surveys and regulatory compliance Budgeting, labor management, and financial performance Census development and business operations Risk management Resident and family experience Interdisciplinary leadership Problem-solving in a fast-paced healthcare environment You'll learn not only how a successful healthcare operation runs, but how great leaders build teams that make it happen. Where Can This Program Take You? Our AIT Program is designed with one destination in mind: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). After successfully completing training, meeting licensure requirements, and obtaining your Nursing Home Administrator license, you'll be prepared to pursue Administrator opportunities within our organization. Upon placement as an Administrator, leaders transition into a comprehensive compensation structure that may include: Competitive Administrator salary Performance-based incentive opportunities Continued leadership development Long-term career advancement opportunities For driven leaders, becoming an Administrator can be the beginning of a much larger career in healthcare operations and executive leadership. Who Are We Looking For? You don't need to already be a Nursing Home Administrator. We're looking for individuals with the potential and drive to become one. You may be a great fit if you: Want to lead people, not simply manage processes Are comfortable taking ownership and making decisions Communicate confidently with different personalities and professional disciplines Can navigate challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism Are curious about the business side of healthcare Enjoy solving problems in environments where every day looks different Have strong emotional intelligence Hold yourself and others accountable Want feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to grow Are motivated by building something better Experience in healthcare, operations, business, leadership, human resources, hospitality, or a related field can be valuable, but leadership potential and willingness to learn are essential. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Must meet Nebraska requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure eligibility Must be willing to complete AIT training in Omaha or Beatrice, NE Flexibility to relocate following completion of the program is strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits AIT participants receive a competitive base salary during training along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement Dependent care and transportation FSAs Employee discount programs Leadership mentorship and development Career advancement opportunities Why Gateway Healthcare Nebraska? We believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional leadership. Our leaders aren't expected to simply maintain their operations. They're encouraged to take ownership, develop their teams, solve problems, innovate, and continuously improve the experience of residents and employees. Our culture is grounded in our CAPLICO values: C elebration A ccountability P assion for Learning L ove One Another I ntelligent Risk Taking C ustomer Second O wnership Gateway Healthcare Nebraska is affiliated with Ensign Services and is part of a network of healthcare operations across the country. Your Leadership Career Could Start Here. If you've been looking for a way to combine leadership, business, healthcare, and meaningful work , the Administrator in Training Program gives you an opportunity to build the experience needed to take that next step. Apply today with your resume to start the conversation. Gateway Healthcare Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background screening is required. All inquiries will remain confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
