Nursing Home Administrator

Exam

State + third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

Background check

Required

Nursing Home Administrators direct and coordinate all nursing home services. They are responsible for marketing, public relations, safety, and overseeing the entire resident care program. They are also responsible for compliance with state and federal regulations. They recruit and train personnel and confer with staff to formulate policies and regulations. They are required to compile and analyze operational and financial data and to prepare reports and budgets. Requirements: 1) Must be 21 years of age. 2) Must be of good moral character. 3) Must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties. 4) Must have an associate degree or higher from a college or university. 5) Must have experience in a nursing home (3 months to 1 year depending on degree). 6) Must have work experience or education in the five basic core areas of accounting, management, personnel, writing, and resident care (one 3-hour college course per area or 18 weeks work experience per area). 7) Must pass a criminal record check. Application fee: $100.00, Written examination (State): included in application fee, Written examinations (National or NAB test): $425.00, Renewal fee: $100.00 active/50.00 inactive, Restoration Fee $150 ($100 application fee, $50 restoration fee). Applicant must pass NAB prior to taking the State exam. Continuing education must include 20 hours of continuing education at approved workshops, 6 hours at an accredited college or university in courses covered by the NAB Domains of Practice, or complete an approved course in nursing home administration as a prerequisite for annual license renewal.