Executive Director Ascension Living

Location: Manhattan, KS

Facility: Via Christi Village Manhattan

Specialty: Skilled Nursing 

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary: $103,940 - $140,624 per year

Eligible for annual bonus incentive 

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• Lead a purpose-driven culture by integrating the organization's mission and core values into daily operations, ensuring every resident and staff member experiences a supportive, values-based environment.
• Drive financial and strategic growth by developing robust budgets and long-range forecasts that align resources with the community’s goals for sustainable, high-quality care.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through strategic hiring, mentorship, and continuous education initiatives that empower staff to deliver exceptional service at every level.
• Optimize community vitality by spearheading marketing and communication strategies that maximize enrollment and ensure the community remains a vibrant, sought-after place to live and work.
• Champion clinical and regulatory excellence by establishing rigorous quality benchmarks and policies that exceed industry standards while maintaining the highest ethical directives.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nursing Home Administrator obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

• Previous experience as an Executive Director or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in a skilled nursing facility

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.