Nursing Home Administrators are 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 the establishment at community meetings and promote programs through news media.
Legislation: NH RSA 151A; Administrative Rules Chapter Nuh 100-500
Licensure Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Provide evidence of citizenship or legal residence
- Bachelor's degree, including a minimum of 15 credits in core knowledge subjects
- One year of experience as an administrator-in-training (AIT) in a nursing home of at least 50 beds, or equivalent experience
- Provide evidence of professional ethics
Examination: Written examinations required - both State and National
Continuing Education: 40 clock hours of continuing education in subjects related to nursing home administration are required every two years. Licensees who have been licensed for a minimum of 15 consecutive years in New Hampshire, including the immediately preceding two-year registration, shall submit 30 clock hours of continuing education in subjects related to nursing home administration every two years.
Fees (all fees are subject to change):
- Application: $300
- Temporary permit, including application fee: $300
- National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) examination: fees set by NAB/PES (Professional Examination Service)
- State examination: fees set by NAB/PES (Professional Examination Service)
- Biennial renewal: $300
- Reinstatement: $300
Reciprocity: Permitted with all states whose standards are equal to or higher than this state's requirements, with payment of fee and passing examinations
revised Jan 2018 |