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01/29/2025
Vice President of Health Services
Holy Cross
Description
Vice President of Health Services
Holy Cross Village, Norte Dame, Indiana
Jeff Harris and Associates is proud to exclusively represent Holy Cross Village in the search for a Vice President of Health Services to be based near Notre Dame, Indiana. This is a one-of-a-kind community filled with kindred spirits and beauty at every turn! Holy Cross provides a comprehensive selection of senior housing options supported by a full continuum of on-site healthcare. Their stellar leadership team additionally stays focused on the needs of their associates. With Holy Cross’s new wage scale, many associate appreciation events and holiday gifts, they value their associates and strive to create a great work/life balance environment.
- 5-Star Quality Community
- Deficiency-Free Survey 2018
- Voted "Happiest Place to Work" in 2018 by South Bend Tribune
- Lowest Staff to Resident ratios in St. Joseph County
Department: Administration
Location: Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame
Reports To: President and CEO
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: M-F, or deemed as necessary for community coverage
Shift: 8am-5pm, additional hours as needed
Position(s) Whom Incumbent Supervises: Dir. Of Nursing for Dujarie House, Director of Social Services, Life Enrichment Coordinator, MDS Coordinator, Operations managers for Assisted Living and Memory Care
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTIONS
The Vice President of Health Services is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all functions and activities of designated healthcare departments, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and long-term care. Vice President of Health Services assists the President and CEO in leading and managing the overall operations of the campus in accordance with customer needs, government regulations, and Holy Cross Village’s mission and policies while achieving business and financial objectives. This position also is responsible for inspections, surveys, resident assessments, and chair or participates in various committees within the organization, including of operational, executive, master planning, and strategic planning committees.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Achieve organizational, financial and quality objectives for departments as delegated by the President. Ensures that service lines and programs are responsive to community needs and that quality care is delivered in an effective and economical fashion.
2. Lead the coordination of all state and federal inspections and surveys for the Holy Cross Village campus. Positively represents and develops positive relationships with outside agencies including governmental agencies and third-party payers, residents, families, physicians, and the community at large.
3. Manages communication with local and State licensure and health authorities to build trust with regulators and to assure continuing compliance with all licensure rules and regulations.
4. Manages the census in all residential and licensed areas to further Holy Cross Village’s mission and to meet or exceed revenue goals.
5. Assures ongoing and effective communication with residents and family members of residents in licensed areas to build trust, and to maximize family awareness of resident needs and constructive engagement of family members in the lives of residents.
6. Ensure that residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights are maintained.
7. Oversee the development and implementation of written policies and procedures that reflect the goals and objectives of the community.
8. Assist in monitoring Human Resource practices to ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies and the pursuit of practices that promote high morale and staff retention.
9. Monitor the operation of assigned departments, functions, activities and other related areas, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist, observe, coach and discipline as necessary.
10. Keep abreast of the economic condition/situation and assist in adjusting as necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality resident care.
11. Assist in preparation of an annual operating budget for approval by the Board of Directors and allocates the resources to carry out programs and activities of the organization. Additionally, assist in the management of established facility and campus budgets to include labor costs and operational supplies and expenses.
12. This position will attend, at the discretion of the President, Board and Finance Committee meetings.
13. Assist in monitoring business activities to ensure procedures and standards are followed in accordance with acceptable practices.
14. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to department heads.
15. Participate in educational workshops, seminars and meetings to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field, as well as to maintain professional status.
16. Ensure that the campus is clean and safe for residents’ comfort and convenience and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services. Ensures that universal precautions, infection control, fire safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed.
17. Plan, implement, and maintain adequate liaison with families and residents.
Note: The essential functions of this job may be revised or updated as facility needs dictate.
NON-ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Director of Nursing
- Director of Social Services
- Life Enrichment Coordinator
- MDS Coordinator
- Operations managers for Assisted Living and Memory Care
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3-years relevant long-term care managerial experience.
- Licensed Health Facilities Administrator (HFA) in the State of Indiana or the ability to become licensed.
- Experience with a faith-based, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- In-depth knowledge of licensure rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of the standards of practice in delivery of nursing and other health services.
- Highest level knowledge of management practices
- Knowledge of best practices in the field of continuing and long-term care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to articulate vision and to lead others in its accomplishment.
- The ability to speak in public in front of large and small audiences and in a manner that is relaxed, informative, and reflects positively on Holy Cross Village.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
- Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Holy Cross Village with its emphasis on our 5 core values of Integrity, Respect, Dignity, Faith, and Hospitality.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
- Must have an Indiana HFA license or the ability to get one.
- COMPANY-PROVIDED BENEFITS
- 10% Discount at Notre Dame bookstore
- Group Health Plan with multiple plan options and affordable premiums
- Flex Plan options for pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses
- Employer-matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-term Disability Options
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Program w/Cash-Out Program
- Personal Leave of Absence Program
