Description
Responsible for the general administration of a nursing home whether or not such individual has an ownership interest in such home. Administers fiscal operations, directs hiring and training of personnel, and negotiates for improvement of and additions to buildings and equipment. Directs and coordinates activities of medical, nursing, and administrative staffs and services. Develops policies and procedures for various establishment activities. May represent establishment at community meetings and promote programs through news media.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 151A; Administrative Rules Chapter Nuh 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 8
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-4728 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6702 |
| web |
not provided |
| contact person |
Penny Taylor, Administrator |
| e-mail |
not provided |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Provide evidence of legal residence
- Bachelor's degree and 15 credits in core knowledge subjects
- One year of experience as an administrator, an administrator-in-training (AIT) in a nursing home of at least 50 beds, or equivalent
- Provide evidence of professional ethics
Examination
- Written examinations required—both State and National
Continuing Education
- Forty clock hours of continuing education in subjects related to nursing home administration are required every two years
Fees
| Application |
$300.00 |
| Temporary permit, including application fee |
$300.00 |
| NAB examination |
$260.00 |
| State examination |
$135.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$300.00 |
| Reinstatement |
$300.00 |
All fees are subject to change
Reciprocity: Permitted with all states whose standards are equal to or higher than this state's requirements, with payment of fee and passing examination
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 190
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers
Related Training: Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Further Information*
National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administration
1444 I Street NW, Suite 700
Washington DC 20005
phone: (202) 712-9040
web: <www.nabweb.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
