Interim Executive Director - Assisted Living

Prairie House • Bend, OR

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About The Position

The Interim Executive Director serves as the temporary CEO of an assisted living and memory care community, leading comprehensive business results and operating the community as if it were their own business. The role focuses on providing excellent resident care, ensuring team members are trained and educated, maintaining appropriate staffing, adhering to the budget, and aligning occupancy with company goals. Regional sales, nursing, and operations partners provide support, and the organization offers onboarding and training for new Executive Directors. The position requires the appropriate certification or license under state regulations to run an assisted living, memory care, or residential care facility.

Requirements

• Appropriate certification or license under state regulations to run an assisted living, memory care, or residential care facility.
• An associate degree.
• At least two years of experience working in geriatrics or three years of experience in a management position.
• Experience with budgeting, staff development, training, and scheduling.
• Ability to creatively solve problems involving resident care and employee management.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional coursework in management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect supervision of community operations, including training, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations for staff.
• Ensure nursing services meet residents’ needs in accordance with service plans, and that service plans comply with state codes and company policies.
• Meet census expectations and ensure resident admission documentation is completed promptly and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of qualified staff, ensuring background checks, reference checks, and licenses are cleared before employees begin floor duties.
• Motivate employees through appreciation, recognition, and incentive programs; promote positive employee relations, address concerns, and resolve grievances promptly where reasonably possible.
• Oversee the community budget and guide and train department heads in maintaining the overall budget.
• Monitor community operations regularly and prepare quality review audits and monthly variance reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) match.
• Three weeks of paid time off, in addition to standard holidays.
• Strong regional support from sales, nursing, and operations partners.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training and development program for new Executive Directors.
• Defined career path and opportunities to advance to regional or multi-site roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree