Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes and directs the facility's Quality Assurance Program. Develops and maintains written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility. Interprets the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors and government agencies.

Salary

A mid-career nursing home administrator should expect to earn between $65,000 and $90,000, though some earn more than $100,000. Salaries vary widely depending on the region of the United States, the size of the facility and type of ownership

Education

minimum requirements necessary to effectively carry out position responsibilities requires the incumbent to be licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in the State and have extensive experience in administration of a long-term care facility; considerable knowledge of Federal and State licensure requirements for nursing home operations, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA. See more below.

Reflection:

Yes I would like to become a nursing home administrator because I would like to take care of the elder. Specially knowing that they know they have someone that actually cares about them and it’s there to help them.