Nursing Home Administrator

                 Nursing home administration is a specialized area of medical and health services management. Nursing home administrators work to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand.

Duties And Responsibilities:  The health of a nursing home's residents is only enhanced by the proper maintenance of the facility itself. NHAs spearhead efforts to guarantee that the buildings and equipment are safe for residents and staff. The facility must comply with fire and safety codes and to ensure this, nursing home administrators delegate the necessary maintenance personnel to remedy any potential issues in a quick and effective manner.Nursing home administrators will also implement and oversee proper sanitizing and handling procedures with housekeeping and cafeteria departments so that residents can have quality, personalized, home-like experiences. Facilities also turn to these professionals to determine how to respond to emergency situations. NHAs will provide staff with disaster resources such as equipment, training, and evacuation plans to prepare for the unexpected.

Salary: $90,000

Education required: at least a four-year bachelor's degree and will likely need to pass a state licensing examination. Larger employers or more advanced positions may require a master's degree. While the requirements to become a nursing home administrator vary by place of employment and state, a four-year bachelor's degree in a field like health services administration, public administration or long-term care administration is a standard credential for a nursing home administrator More advanced positions or working for a large organization may require an additional two-year master's degree in these or related fields. Common courses in these programs include work in nursing home administrative practices, aging and longterm caregerontology and aging, and health behavior. After completing a state-approved program, most states also require that nursing home administrators pass licensing exams.