Administrator, LNFA

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network seeks an Executive Director to direct facility operations in line with state and federal requirements. You will lead healthcare operations, oversee budgets, and drive census growth while ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance across a skilled nursing environment.

The role requires Texas licensure and a track record of successful leadership, budgeting, and relationship management with regulators and partners.

Qualifications

• Current Texas LNFA license required.
• Minimum 1 year as an Executive Director in a Texas SNF.
• Proven ability to achieve EBITDAR budgets and financial targets.
• Experience in census development and referral management.
• Strong knowledge of SNF reimbursement models and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall operation of the facility in accord with applicable regulations.
• Provide executive leadership of healthcare operations and long-term care administration.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and reimbursement compliance.
• Develop census and referral relationships to maintain occupancy levels.
• Lead workforce development, supervision, and staff performance.
• Meet with supervisors weekly to review performance and issues.
• Represent the facility with regulatory agencies and partners.
• Ensure patient safety, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Education

BS/BA in healthcare administration

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the Executive Director position is to direct the overall operation of the facility in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This leadership role provides oversight of healthcare operations, long-term care administration, regulatory compliance, financial performance, census development, quality outcomes, patient services, workforce leadership, and strategic facility operations. The Executive Director ensures the delivery of quality patient care, operational excellence, survey readiness, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance within a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assure facility compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct and ensure implementation of written policies and procedures reflecting the goals and objectives of the facility and administrative team, including all company policies and procedures, RCMS, and FMS programs.
• Conduct routine rounds throughout the facility to verify quality patient care, environmental safety, sanitation standards, operational effectiveness, and appropriate employee supervision.
• Provide executive leadership and oversight of facility operations, resident services, quality initiatives, and operational performance.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, and development of competent department supervisors and ancillary staff.
• Meet with Department Supervisors weekly to review operational performance, interdepartmental concerns, labor management, expense control, census initiatives, quality indicators, and patient care issues.
• Conduct weekday morning stand-up meetings to communicate priorities, operational updates, and organizational objectives.
• Develop, establish, and maintain patient census at optimal occupancy levels.
• Assure compliance with the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
• Assist in preparation and management of the annual operating budget.
• Achieve budgeted revenue, expense, and earnings expectations.
• Assure that financial records, reimbursement documentation, and cost reports are submitted to appropriate departments and governmental agencies according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the facility in dealings with governmental agencies, regulatory organizations, healthcare partners, referral sources, community organizations, and third-party vendors.
• Authorize purchases of major equipment and routine supplies in accordance with approved company procedures.
• Assure facility assets, equipment, grounds, and physical plant operations are maintained in good condition and inventory levels remain appropriate.
• Assure implementation of therapeutic, recreational, social, and rehabilitative programs that support patient needs and quality of life.
• Assure nutritional needs of patients are met through appropriate services and programs.
• Assure required ancillary services are available and provided to patients.
• Establish and maintain records and documentation necessary for Medicaid, Medicare, Title XIX, and other reimbursement programs.
• Maintain a community relations program that supports referral development, resident advocacy, and positive community engagement.
• Ensure RCMS and FMS Quality Assurance Committee meetings are conducted monthly.
• Demonstrate the ability to function as a Team Leader and Role Model.
• Ensure a workplace culture that promotes dignity, respect, accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Approve policies and procedures annually with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director.
• Review and update the Disaster Preparedness Plan annually and ensure employee participation and awareness.
• Complete employee evaluations annually and/or following probationary periods and provide coaching, counseling, corrective action, or performance management when appropriate.
• Serve as Abuse Prevention Coordinator.
• Responsible for assuring patient and resident safety.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Regional Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• A current and valid Texas Nursing Home Administrator (LNFA) license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Executive Director in a Texas Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Proven ability to achieve or exceed EBITDAR budgets and financial performance targets
• Demonstrated success in census development and referral relationship management
• Comprehensive understanding of SNF reimbursement models across multiple payors
• Successful track record of regulatory and quality inspections

• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, coaching, delegation, and team management skills.

• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations governing nursing home operations is required.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing operations, healthcare compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, reimbursement programs, budget management, and quality assurance processes preferred.
• BS/BA degree, or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, healthcare management, long-term care administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.