8:43-1.4 Qualifications of the administrator of aresidential health care facility
(a) The administrator of a residential health care facility shall be in good physical and mental health, of good moral character, and shall exhibit concern for the safety and well-being of residents; and shall:
1. Complete a training course approved by the Department of Human Services, or other equivalent training as approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services, within one year of his or her employment as administrator;
2. Hold a current New Jersey license as a nursing home administrator, or be eligible to take the New Jersey Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Examination, according to Department of Health and Senior Services requirements found in N.J.A.C. 8:34; or
3. Complete an assisted living administrator training course approved by the Department of Health and Senior as specified at N.J.A.C. 8:36-1.5(a)3.
(b) The owner of a residential health care facility who meets the qualifications listed in (a) above may also serve as the administrator.