Nursing Home Administrator Duties: Nursing home administration is a specialized area of medical and health services management. Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand. Salary: $118,546 Education: bachelor's degree Demand: They manage a facility that operates 24/7/365 that gives continuous care for residents who are critically ill. Depending upon the facility size, the administrator also manages the budget, the staff, operations, and departments.