Administrator-In-Training
The Administrator-in-Training role at a CMS 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility offers a comprehensive leadership development opportunity under the mentorship of an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. The position involves active participation in all aspects of nursing home operations including clinical, regulatory, financial, and human resources management, preparing the candidate for future leadership in post-acute care.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing (Skilled Nursing Facility).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Administrator-In-Training — Tacoma, WA. This paid, hands-on training role places you inside a CMS 5‑Star skilled nursing facility to learn full-spectrum nursing home operations while being mentored by an experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. This is an active leadership development position (not an observation-only internship) with an estimated compensation of $104,458 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Learn & Key Responsibilities
- Clinical and regulatory operations oversight
- Financial management and budgeting support
- Census development, admissions processes, and referral-building
- Marketing, hospital relationship development, and community outreach
- Human resources: hiring, employee engagement, and retention strategies
- Survey readiness, quality assurance, and compliance activities
- Leadership development, staff coaching, and team management
- Resident experience, customer service, and satisfaction initiatives
- Strategic planning and operational excellence projects
Why Train With This Team
- Train in a CMS 5‑Star skilled nursing facility known for excellent resident outcomes.
- Daily mentorship from an Administrator with 5+ years of proven leadership in the same building.
- Meaningful, hands‑on exposure to all facility departments and executive-level decision-making.
- Regular coaching, feedback, and opportunities to lead projects that impact residents and operations.
- Strong pathway to future Licensed Nursing Home Administrator roles within a growing organization.
Who We’re Looking For
- Passionate about serving older adults and committed to quality post‑acute care.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn on the job.
- Strong communicator with high integrity and professional presence.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work cross-functionally.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field preferred).
- Eligible to participate in Washington State’s Administrator in Training (AIT) program — must meet state AIT requirements.
- Desire to build a long-term career in post-acute care and pursue licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator.
Compensation & Location
- Location: Tacoma, WA (on-site at a skilled nursing facility).
- Estimated compensation: $104,458 per year — provided as an estimate based on current data; actual pay offered may vary based on experience, credentials, and placement.
- Employment type: Full-time (training program leading toward administrator licensure).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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