Executive Director

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking an Executive Director for Lodge of the Wabash, located in Vincennes, In. Lodge of the Wabash is a 4 star facility with an excellent survey history. We are an established organization in long term care and rehabilitation focused on improving the lives of those we serve in our communities. Dignity, respect and integrity are the core values of our dedicated team.

Primary Duties will include

The Executive Director directs the administration of our health care facility by guiding a team of dedicated interdisciplinary managers to accomplish the following objectives:

• Carries out all duties in accord with the organization's mission and philosophy.
• Develops or expands programs and services for medical and psycho/social rehabilitation and community health and welfare promotion for the aged at a specific facility.
• Develops, organizes and implements various health facility activities/programs, goals, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and promotes programs through various news media.
• Attend meetings, workshops and seminars to provide the most current and highest quality care possible.
• Administer fiscal operations such as budget planning, accounting, and establish rates for health care services.
• Negotiate contracts and services for improvement of and additions to healthcare facility buildings and equipment.
• Ensure all levels of staff meet and maintain continued compliance with current regulations to include safety requirements.
• Ensure healthcare facility's Bill of Rights meets state and federal guidelines and that these rights are afforded to all residents including proper nursing, medical, and psychological services attaining the highest mental and physical functional status possible.
• Responsible for 24-hour operation of facility; to include managing emergency situations and responding in a timely manner to residents/families' requests.
• Serves as liaison to corporate staff, medical staff, and other staff and as an advocate for residents and liaison between facility, residents, and families.
• Perform routine inspections of the facility to ensure the building, grounds, and equipment are maintained.
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• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations applicable to long term care industry.

Our excellent benefit offerings helps makes us an employer of choice which include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Supplemental benefits; Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
• Generous 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training required
• Valid Nursing Home Administrator License required

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