Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNFA)

Ashford Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Ashford Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an Administrator / Executive Director (LNFA) to oversee the entire facility and all departments. Under the direction of the Executives and Governing Body, this role directs day-to-day operational and clinical functions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, with the goal of providing the highest degree of quality care to residents. The Administrator directly manages department head directors and key personnel and ensures compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulations.

The role oversees facility finances, census development, staffing, regulatory readiness, quality outcomes, and resident and family relations. The Administrator leads survey preparation and response, works with department directors and the Medical Director(s), and supports continuous improvement of facility services and operations. Ashford Hall has served the Irving community for over fifty years and provides short-term rehabilitation therapies and continuous long-term care.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Texas Nursing Home Administrator License (LNFA).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3–5 years of successful experience as an Administrator in a licensed nursing facility.
• Ability to achieve or exceed EBITDAR budgets and financial targets and to read and interpret staffing, budget, and financial reports.
• Demonstrated success in census development and referral relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations, the survey process, survey tag numbers, and quality measures.
• Comprehensive understanding of skilled nursing facility reimbursement models across multiple payors.
• Ability to clearly communicate policies, procedures, regulations, and reports to personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies or personnel.
• Knowledge of computer systems, EMR applications, and office equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to use critical thinking to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
• Knowledge of MDS assessments, reimbursement regulations, nursing practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines related to nursing facility clinical administration.
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel, maintain good personnel relations, and support employee morale.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care and maintain sound operations.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, including willingness to work with residents, staff, and visitors at their varying maturity levels.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Degree in Business Management, Nursing, Health Administration, or another business- or health-related field preferred.
• Experience with MatrixCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation of the facility and all departments, including day-to-day operational and clinical functions.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Manage facility finances, operate within established budgets, limit unnecessary expenses, and maximize revenue.
• Manage and grow facility census.
• Lead and develop a high-performance, high-accountability culture; provide required or necessary staff and manager training and in-services.
• Maintain regulatory readiness and serve as the primary intermediary with state and federal surveyors.
• Lead facility efforts during state and federal surveys, provide survey team members with relevant information, review deficiencies, develop plans of correction, and monitor corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain adequate liaison with residents and families.
• Review CASPER and Quality Measures data for accuracy and work with the DON to improve scores and quality outcomes.
• Lead recruitment and selection of competent facility staff and caregivers.
• Collaborate with department directors to address problem areas and improve services.
• Ensure adequate numbers of appropriately trained licensed and non-licensed personnel are on duty to meet residents' needs.
• Schedule and lead required departmental meetings to support continuous information sharing.
• Work with Medical Director(s) to develop and implement medical and nursing services policies, procedures, and professional practice standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options with generous company contributions
• Multiple dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts
• Paid time off covering vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and other time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior