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This includes managing staff schedules, assisting with recruiting and training, supervising staff, managing finances and the care of the building, and developing goals and objectives for the nursing home. Nursing home administrators \u2014 one type of medical and health services manager<\/span><\/a> \u2014 must maintain relationships with patients and families, oversee inventory and ensure that the nursing home\u2019s services are in compliance with all applicable standards.<\/p>\n

Career Growth<\/h3>\n

Nursing home administrators are very much in demand; healthcare administrators in general are expected to experience 28 percent job growth by 2024, well above average job growth in the United States. As the baby boomer population ages, demand for nursing home administrators will increase.<\/p>\n

Highly skilled nursing home administrators can transition into careers in consulting, more advanced administration positions or administration specializing in a particular area of interest, such as Alzheimer\u2019s care.<\/p>\n

Salary Potential<\/h3>\n

The median annual wage for managers in nursing and residential care facilities is $97,490, while the median salary for all medical and health service managers is $110,680 in May 2023. Income can vary based on credentials, location, type of facility and experience. Nonprofit nursing homes often pay slightly more than for-profit facilities.<\/p>\n

Education Required<\/h3>\n

Nursing homes are highly regulated facilities<\/a>. A bachelor\u2019s degree is typically a minimum requirement, and a nursing home administrator must have experience and knowledge in accounting, healthcare, human resources, law and management<\/span><\/a>. Sales and marketing experience can also be beneficial.<\/p>\n

All 50 states require state licensing to become a nursing home administrator, though requirements vary from state to state; some state licenses require a bachelor\u2019s, while others require a master\u2019s degree. Relevant degree fields include accounting, healthcare, healthcare administration and business management.<\/p>\n

Some states also require completion of an Administrator in Training<\/em> program. These programs often require 1,000 hours of work over a period of six to 12 months, though requirements vary by state.<\/p>\n

Online MBA Healthcare Administration from Rivier University<\/h2>\n

Rivier University\u2019s online MBA in Healthcare Administration<\/a> gives students the skills and knowledge needed to assume a management role in a nursing home. The program takes place in a convenient and flexible online learning environment that accommodates students\u2019 personal and work schedules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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