Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator
Company: Buckner International
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 17, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: Fort Worth, TX
Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth TX 76107 Job Schedule : Full
Time We are seeking a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator to
join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our
residents. As an Administrator, you will oversee daily operations
and management and the success of community health services
programs including occupancy, personnel and financial management;
implementation of policies and procedures to remain in compliance
with local, state and federal regulations; promote associate,
member, and responsible party satisfaction. Join our team and
inspire happiness in the lives of others! What you'll do: Analyze
program needs; develop, modify, implement and monitor programs to
meet the changing needs of clients, families, and other
stakeholders; demonstrate operational competence in managing
resources. Participate on Care Plan team as required. Timely
respond to family and resident concerns and complaints; communicate
results appropriately; timely and appropriately investigate
reported incidents and complete incident reports. Accurately
evaluate census development programs; maintain/increase census as
needed. Conduct interviews for admission inquiries; consult with
Admission Coordinator or approve admissions as required. Conduct
campus and building tours as required. In collaboration with the
community's leadership team, develop facility policies and
procedures; ensure compliance with Buckner policies and procedures
and senior leadership's guidance. Make daily rounds of assigned
programs; observe meal services, visit with residents, and timely
communicate feedback to associates. Conduct resident meetings;
attend and participate in resident activities and family council
groups. Support strategic planning and direction for Buckner;
evaluate results, identify opportunities, recommend improvements
and measure performance against objectives. Perform quality
assurance inspections of programs as needed; identify potential
corrective actions; discuss findings/concerns with Executive
Director and oversee any required adjustments. Oversee the
day-to-day operations of assigned programs. Ensure execution of
plans, policies and budget as approved by the Executive Director
and senior leadership. Assist the Executive Director in preparing
the annual operating and capital budget for the community. Prepare,
submit and administrator the annual budgets, reports and records
for assigned programs consistent with senior management guidance,
including, but not limited to, the budget for operations and for
capital needs including expansion opportunities. Accurately prepare
and review monthly financial reports; analyze income/expense budget
and payroll on a monthly basis. Effectively manage operating and
capital budget within acceptable parameters and approved
guidelines. Support Executive Director in the oversight of
financial activities of the community, including, but not limited
to, providing leadership to operations managers/supervisors in
financial stewardship and monitoring budget supply and labor costs.
Provide guidance for requests for major equipment and supplies to
ensure budget alignment. Monitor case mix, PDPM, and census related
to meeting revenue targets. Maintain accurate business records,
including financial transactions and client files. Ensure all
business and client records are maintained in compliance with all
Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and
regulatory requirements. Maintain record retention systems to
ensure confidentiality of all business-related information and data
and control release of confidential information and data to all
unauthorized persons or entities. Ensure contracts are timely,
updated, and current. Maintain current proficient working knowledge
of and comply with all local, state, and federal licensing
requirements; meet with managers regularly to review compliance in
resident care. Monitor trends and changes in practices and
legislation regarding assigned programs which could or will impact
operations. Notify Executive Director as appropriate. Cultivate and
monitor relationships with outside service providers, consultants,
agencies and organizations to develop relationships to enhance the
delivery of services to clients for all assigned locations. Liaison
to community; speak in public on behalf of Buckner. Maintain
confidentiality. Provide professional growth and development of
associates; develop and communicate annual goals and objectives;
monitor and provide constructive feedback; conduct annual
performance evaluation in a timely manner. Source, hire, supervise,
monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports. Ensure
optimal job performance; identify issues, discuss with associates
and direct corrective actions; assist, guide and support
supervisors with associate selection, review, evaluation and
terminations. Timely and accurately address personnel issues using
appropriate professional documentation. 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. Maintain
compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures, and requirements.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory
requirements. Report suspected abuse and/or neglect to the
Executive Director and the appropriate law enforcement or
administrative agency. Conduct staff meetings regularly; attend and
participate in meetings, trainings, educational seminars and
retreats as required. Facilitate meetings and trainings as
required. Coordinate and participate in community's committees.
Interact with outside consultants, agencies, and organizations to
develop relationships to enhance the delivery of services to
residents and families. Regularly meet with facility consultant,
network with social workers, discharge planners, Home Health group
and other vendors. Responsible for supporting and representing
Buckner 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. Work successfully as a part of a team and
responsible for developing then maintaining strong working
relationships with co-workers. Travel as needed to monitor, assess,
and help develop programs. Perform general office tasks as
required. Timely and accurately prepare, review, and submit
required reports and documentation. Perform special assignments,
projects, and other duties as required. What you'll bring: Requires
in-depth understanding of the administration of nursing and
rehabilitation programs. Requires proficient ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
dealing with abstract variables. This field of knowledge is
normally associated with the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a
related field plus knowledge and experience in personnel
management. Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Minimum
1 years prior related experience in long term care administration
required. Requires a current, valid license as a Nursing Facility
Administrator (NFA) from the Texas Department of Licensure of
Nursing Homes. Requires education and work background necessary to
effectively, appropriately, and accurately evaluate the performance
of nursing staff. Requires proficient working knowledge and
understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and
requirements governing programs and services. Requires proficient
working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulatory
requirements related to long-term care. Requires excellent
problem-solving skills. Requires proficient ability to speak, read
and write English. Requires excellent public speaking skills and
the ability to successfully communicate in a professional manner
with a multi-ethnic population base in the community; ability to
effectively communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to
observe and make accurate assessments of situations and individuals
and determine appropriate action required. Requires recognized
ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of
organization. Requires ability to speak clearly and make self
clearly understood in face to face interactions; to articulate with
accuracy to speak on the phone Requires ability to relate
positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of
persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings;
requires ability to work effectively with individuals in a
multi-ethnic population. Requires proficient working knowledge of
budgetary management and development of policies and procedures.
Requires ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and
facilitate meetings and trainings as required. Requires ability to
effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to
include but not limited to staff selection, development,
motivation, scheduling, and evaluation. Requires ability to
recognize differences in sounds, such as voices/noises that are
loud and playful instead of angry and combative; and ability to
differentiate tones and volume in conversations. Requires ability
to prioritize tasks and respond in crisis/pressure situations;
requires flexibility to meet changing business needs. Requires
ability to observe and make accurate assessments of situations and
take proper action. Requires ability to perform tasks with little
supervision. Most tasks are governed by standard practices;
however, some are not. Innovative thinking is required.
Detail-oriented, with good organizational skills required. Requires
leadership ability characterized by servant leadership, integrity
and honesty. Must possess the ability to lead through influence as
opposed to authority. Requires personality attuned to the
requirements of meeting needs of clients and the ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
associates and the public. Requires ability to work nights and
weekends and be on-call as required. Requires ability to be
"on-call" when not in facility and immediately respond when called.
Requires ability to travel to various geographic locations and
overnight stays. Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or
personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all
laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must
be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be
age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner. Requires proficient
ability to exhibit detail-oriented skills necessary to understand
and manage a wide-range of information. Proficient working
knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform
computer related tasks with specific equipment and software
applications required. Requires professional commitment to perform
tasks and responsibilities in alignment with Buckner's mission,
vision, and values. Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of
force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently
and/or 20 pounds continuously to move objects and/or people.
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged
periods of time. Requires sufficient good health to properly
discharge duties. Associates shall not be permitted to work who
have infectious disease or skin lesion for the duration of the
communicability. 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
Senior Living, Inc: Buckner Senior Living, Inc. 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 providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great
Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding
opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If
you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider
joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. The same way we treat our employees
is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal
opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly
throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race,
color, religion, ?age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for
a career at Buckner.
Keywords: Buckner International, Richardson , Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Healthcare , Fort Worth, Texas
