Administrator (LNFA)

Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is excited to announce they are currently hiring a skilled and dedicated Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in the Dimmitt, TX, area to;

• Work with the facility management staff and consultants in planning all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments. Monitor each department’s activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach and discipline as needed. Serves as the facility Compliance Officer.


• Conduct regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support department, cleanliness and appearance of facility, morale of staff and to ensure resident needs are being addressed.


• Ensure consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.


• Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all laws and governmental regulations. Ensure compliance with all Facility Quality Assurance standards. Ensure the Facility meets or exceeds accreditation standards and implement best practices in all departmental activities. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.


• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all rules regarding Residents’ rights.


• Monitor Human Resources practices of key staff to ensure compliance with employment laws and facility policies and to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and maintaining a positive work environment. Manage turnover and ensure current and future staffing through development of recruiting sources, and through appropriate selection, orientation, training and staff education. Arrange for performance evaluations of each member of management staff annually; establish annual performance goals, and monitor progress toward these goals on a consistent basis.


• Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payable, and receivables. Monitor business activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed, appropriate handling of funds, and that sound, credible business practices are followed at all times.


• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and which maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues. Lead and monitor key staff and facility staff to play an active role in carrying out the marketing plan.


• Develops positive relationships on behalf of the Facility with Government Regulators, families, Area Health Care Community, and the Community at large.


• Other job duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Administrator in good standing and currently licensed by the state of Texas.


• Must have 2 years’ experience as an Administrator in long term care


• Completion of bachelor’s degree or appropriate education to meet state license requirements, and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.


• Complete continuing education hours as required by the State.


• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.

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