Executive Director (Palo Alto)

Eskaton

• $200K — $225K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of administrative experience; 3 years in an administrative or nursing management role.
  • Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or psychiatric nursing.
  • Current knowledge of healthcare regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent fiscal management and organizational skills, capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Administer community operations according to established policies and budget.
  • Report operational insights to the licensee and interpret care standards.
  • Develop administrative plans ensuring clear responsibilities and equitable workloads.
  • Recruit and train qualified staff; address performance issues appropriately.
  • Conduct interviews with residents and families, and complete assessments.
  • Ensure residents receive necessary services catering to their well-being and needs.
  • Facilitate resident participation in community programs and manage logistics.

Benefits

  • Engage in a professional environment that fosters warmth and belonging.
  • Opportunities for consistent learning and personal growth.
  • Alignment with Eskaton's core values that emphasize excellence and initiative.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Align practices with established safety guidelines and compliance policies.
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions

  • Administer the community in accordance with these regulations and established policy, program and budget.
  • Where applicable, report to the licensee on the operation of the community, and provide the licensee with necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision.
  • Develop an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision.
  • Recruit, employ and train qualified staff, and terminate employment of perform in an unsatisfactory manner.
  • Interview potential residents and families. Complete pre-placement assessments and needs/services plans.
  • Provide or ensure the provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents' physical and mental well-being and needs, including those services identified in the residents' pre-admission appraisal, specified in Section 87583.
  • Make special provisions for the safety and guidance of residents with visual or auditory deficiencies.
  • Make provision for the resident with unmet needs to attend available community programs, including but not limited to, arranging for transportation.
  • Have the personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision and, where applicable, to work effectively with social agencies.
  • Uphold the unique Jewish component of services including the observance of Jewish Holy Days, celebration, laws and customs.


Other Job Functions

  • Models and embodies Eskaton's core values, including:

    • Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all

    • Fostering excellence in everything we do

    • Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth

    • Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative

  • Fully comply with all provisions in Eskaton's Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

  • Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.

  • Follows required dress code and Eskaton's Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image for the public and residents.

  • Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.


Annual salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis position requires a minimum of five years of administrative experience with three years in an administrative or nursing management role and experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or psychiatric nursing; requires current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations related to all levels of healthcare; required keeping abreast of current trends and new developments in nursing and healthcare administration.It requires effective verbal and literary communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees, and outside contacts; requires effective managerial and inter-personal skills; requires excellent fiscal and budgetary skills and the ability to plan, organize, and implement work and be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly and work under pressure with constantly changing demands.EducationA minimum of a B.A. degree is required, and a valid California nursing home administration license.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting more than 67% of a typical workday.

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Light Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work

Exerting over 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If related to patient care - Must be able to safely assist residents/patients including but not limited to lifting, turning, supporting weight and movement.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

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