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Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator

Buckner International
Fort Worth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2025

About the role

Buckner Retirement Services is a place to work in an atmosphere of warmth. It’s a place where you can inspire happiness in the lives of seniors. But most of all, it’s a place you can genuinely call your extended family. We are seeking a talented and friendly Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator  who will set the tone for the community’s vibrant, engaging lifestyle and help both residents and staff members experience “life opened wide” through a fun, dynamic approach to everyday living.

Our unique 5 STARS service

  • Orient staff to philosophy and objectives of nursing services.
  • Timely respond to family and resident concerns and complaints.
  • Accurately evaluate census development programs; maintain/increase census as needed.
  • Conduct interviews for client admission inquiries as well as campus and building tours.
  • In collaboration with the community’s leadership team, develop facility policies and procedures.
  • Conduct resident meetings; attend and participate in resident activities and family council groups.
  • Support strategic planning and direction for the community.
  • Perform quality assurance inspections of community programs as needed.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned community programs.
  • Assist the Executive Director in preparing the annual operating and capital budget.
  • Accurately prepare and review monthly financial reports; analyze income/expense budget and payroll on a monthly basis.
  • Support Executive Director in the oversight of financial activities of the community.
  • Maintain accurate business records, including financial transactions and client files.
  • Ensure contracts are timely, updated, and current.
  • Maintain current proficient working knowledge of and comply with all local, state, and federal licensing requirements.
  • Monitor trends and changes in practices and legislation regarding assigned programs which could or will impact operations.
  • Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, consultants, agencies and organizations to develop relationships.
  • Source, hire, supervise, monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports.
  • Assist, guide, and support department managers with associate selection, reviews, evaluations and terminations; approve all hiring and termination decisions.
  • Ensure attainment of campus goals through effective utilization of human and financial resources.
  • Maintain campus in compliance with all HR policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, and established Company policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate meetings and trainings as required. Coordinate and participate in community’s committees.
  • Responsible for supporting and representing community at special events, activities, and other assigned functions.
  • Market facility including advertising, community involvement, and public speaking. Make calls about fundraising and donations for facility projects.
  • Work nights and weekends as needed to meet business needs.
  • Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

As a 5 STARS associate, you: 

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field required with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in long term care administration.
  • Have obtained a current, valid license as a Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) from the Texas Department of Licensure of Nursing Homes.
  • Are able to work nights and weekends and be on-call as required.
  • Have proficient working knowledge of budgetary management and development of policies and procedures.
  • Have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to successfully communicate in a professional manner.
  • Have proficient working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and requirements governing programs and services.
  • Passionate about serving others.
  • Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
  • A friendly attitude and a servant's heart.
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Job Perks:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health Insurance 
  • 5 Star Level of service 
  • Educational Support

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providi

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