Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and responsibilities: 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 oversight staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, and other duties as specific positions demand.

Salary: $94,500

Education: If you are looking to begin a career in nursing home administration, you will need at least a four-year bachelor's degree and will likely need to pass 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 health field administration, public administration, or long-term care administration is a standard credential for a nursing home administrator.

Demand: The United States has estimated 16,000 long-term nursing care facilities serving over 1.4 million elderly residents. As the country's large baby boomer population ages and ages, it is projected that the demand for residential nursing services will increase dramatically.

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