A professional who directs administration of hospital, nursing home, or other health care facility within authority of governing board. Responsibilities include:

• Administers fiscal operations, such as budget planning, accounting, and establishing rates for health care services.
• Directs hiring and training of personnel.
• 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 various news media.
• May develop or expand programs or services for scientific research, preventive medicine, medical and vocational rehabilitation, and community health and welfare promotion.
• May be designated according to type of health care facility as Hospital Administrator or Nursing Home Administrator.