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Nursing Home Administrator
License Description Nursing Home Administrators direct and coordinate all nursing home services. They are responsible for marketing, public relations, safety, and overseeing the entire resident care program. They are also responsible for compliance with state and federal regulations. They recruit and train personnel and confer with staff to formulate policies and regulations. They are required to compile and analyze operational and financial data and to prepare reports and budgets. Requirements: 1) Must be 21 years of age. 2) Must be of good moral character. 3) Must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties. 4) Must have an associate degree or higher from a college or university. 5) Must have experience in a nursing home (3 months to 1 year depending on degree). 6) Must have work experience or education in the five basic core areas of accounting, management, personnel, writing, and resident care (one 3-hour college course per area or 18 weeks work experience per area). 7) Must pass a criminal record check. Application fee: $100.00, Written examination (State): included in application fee, Written examinations (National or NAB test): $425.00, Renewal fee: $100.00 active/50.00 inactive, Restoration Fee $150 ($100 application fee, $50 restoration fee). Applicant must pass NAB prior to taking the State exam. Continuing education must include 20 hours of continuing education at approved workshops, 6 hours at an accredited college or university in courses covered by the NAB Domains of Practice, or complete an approved course in nursing home administration as a prerequisite for annual license renewal.
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 8059, Slot S402
Little Rock, AR 72203
NHA.licensure@dhs.arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Specific course required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2022
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