Becoming a Nursing Home Director

HealthcareAdministration.c; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,843 - 92,697; Full time

Job summary

HealthcareAdministration.c is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Director in Orlando, Florida, to manage facility operations, oversee budget, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess both medical and administrative skills along with 5-10 years of health care experience. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or relevant master’s degree is preferred. Competitive median salary of $84,270 expected, with higher pay in private facilities and metropolitan areas.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in health care required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing home facility operations.
• Oversee budget and financial decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

People-oriented

Budget oversight

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration

Job description

Job Description

The nursing home director’s job is one of responsibility. It requires leadership and the ability to multi-task, as there are many duties to perform. In general, the nursing home director manages the facility. He or she answers to the top management, as well as to the patients and staff. The director must plan and accomplish goals based on judgment and experience. An ideal candidate for the position possesses both medical and administrative skills.

He or she must be people-oriented and friendly toward the facility’s patients.

The nursing home director makes the final business and financial decisions for the facility and oversees its budget, as well as the hiring and conduct of its staff. In addition, the director must make sure the facility complies with state and federal regulations.

Most facilities require an applicant for the position of nursing home director to have at least 5-10 years of experience working in health care. Some also require supervisory experience. A majority of nursing home directors are certified registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners , although a small number are certified licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). See Certifications.

Educational Requirements

Some facilities accept a bachelor’s degree in nursing as the only educational requirement. Others require a master’s degree in either nursing, nursing administration, or health care administration. Dual degree programs, such as an MS in nursing with an MBA or an MS in nursing with an MS in health care administration, are excellent programs to prepare for a career as a nursing home director.

Salary

A nursing home director can expect an annual median salary of $84,270. Private facilities generally pay higher than government facilities, and the salaries are usually higher in large cities than in rural areas.

Job Outlook

Some cities with a high demand for nursing home directors are Charleston, West Virginia; New York, New York; Harriman, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida.

During the period 2006-2016, the demand for nursing home directors is forecast to rise 16 percent. Due to an aging population and an increase in elder care facilities, the outlook for future job growth in health care looks promising.