Executive Director

Franciscan Village, a nationally ranked and recognized Life Plan Senior Living Community located in Lemont, IL has a rare and exciting opening for a dynamic Executive Director! The Flagship Community of Franciscan Ministries, Franciscan Village includes cottage homes, independent living rentals, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care levels of living.

• Achieves organizational, financial and quality objectives. Ensures that service lines and programs are responsive to resident needs, and quality care is delivered in the most effective and economical fashion
• Establishes and maintains an effective collaborating relationship with the residents via the working components of the residents’ organization, namely the residents’ council and its various committees
• Oversees the development and implementation of written policies and procedures that reflect the goals and objectives of the community
• Ensures that residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to register complaints, are established and maintained at all times
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a public relations program that services the best interest of the community
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with the medical profession and other health- related facilities and organization through formal, working, and transfer agreement where appropriate
• Meets with department supervisors concerning the operation of their departments and other related areas, to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services
• Keeps abreast of the economic condition/situation and make adjustments as necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality resident care
• Prepares an annual operating budget and allocates the resources to carry out programs and activities of the community. This includes analyzing the structure of resident charges and recommending timely raises in rates (based on market conditions) in order to create the necessary income to continue to provide resident care.
• Assures that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to authorized government agencies as required
• Represents the community in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third-party payers, or provides an authorized representative of the community when unable to attend such meetings
• Assists in external marketing endeavors in an effort to promote the community both before and after opening, as well as to grow the potential lead/referral base for each level of care (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing)
• Delegates authority, responsibility, and accountability to the responsible department heads
• Attends and participates in educational workshops, seminars, and meetings in order to keep abreast of current changes in the health care fields, as well as to maintain a professional status
• Assures that the community is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform to perform such duties/services
• Plans, implements, and maintains an adequate liaison with residents and families
• Actively participates in the Franciscan Ministries Leadership program and fulfills the mandatory educational elements as defined for the position
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by FM executive leadership

Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant long-term care managerial experience in IL, AL, MC and SNF; 7-10 years preferred
• New construction prelease experience a plus
• Excellent knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance, reimbursement, human resource development and management, business development, business accounting, budget processes, and nursing operations
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes and quality care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform overnight travel
• Bachelor’s Degree in the applicable area of study; Master’s Degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law including federal and state regulations
• Illinois Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required
• Strong knowledge of Employment Law
• Must be able to provide proof of current COVID-19 full vaccination

Employee Benefits:

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path! We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• A Generous Paid Time Off plan that allows you work life balance
• 40lK with company match
• Associate discounts

About Franciscan Ministries:

Our vision of service is to provide excellent, person-centered care designed to help our residents experience the fullness of their lives wherever they find themselves on life’s journey. We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is encouraging and nurturing of your career path.

Are you ready to write the next chapter of your story? Apply now! DFWP/EOE/e-verify

Please note:

Franciscan Ministries takes the health and safety of its employees, residents, patients, customers and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of these individuals is to mandate that all of our employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, when considering whether to apply for this position, please know that in order to become employed by Franciscan Ministries (if otherwise eligible), you must provide satisfactory proof, such as a vaccine card, that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. You will not be required to provide this proof unless and until you receive a formal job offer from Franciscan Ministries. Please also know that Franciscan Ministries will accept and review requests for accommodations for qualified individuals who cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination because of a sincerely held religious belief or due to a medical issue.

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