Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Nursing Home Administrators plan and direct operations of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.  They supervise personnel, financial, medical, and nursing administration.

Most work in nursing homes, but some work for large corporations that control many facilities.  Some are also involved in teaching and research.

Salary:   $40,000 - $55,000

Education: Students should take challenging high school courses in business, English, math, and science. Requirements differ, but most states require nursing home administrators to have at least a bachelor's degree in nursing home administration, complete an additional internship program, and pass a comprehensive examination.