Chief Executive Officer / Maine Veterans’ Homes / Augusta, Maine

Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking an experienced healthcare executive to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer.

The MVH team is committed to providing the highest quality care to Maine’s veterans and their families and they are seeking a strong, dynamic leader to navigate industry challenges, provide leadership to the board and staff, and strengthen relationships with key constituencies to secure ongoing, sustainable funding to meet commitments to our veterans.

The CEO is the organizational ambassador for MVH’s core values: Honesty and Integrity, Veterans are Unique, Respect, Excellence, Team, and Lead the Way.

Requirements of the CEO:

Proven executive experience leading a large, complex health care organization with multiple complex funding streams; preferably in long-term nursing home care.
Highly skilled in advocacy and government/public relations skills to lead conversations and explore options for sustainable funding.
Experience developing and effectively implementing strategic and operational plans/budgets across the organization.
Superior abilities in strategic communications to internal and external audiences. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in an audience-appropriate manner.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing a strong board and leadership team.
Compliance and quality management mindset and background with extensive experience with federal and state regulatory compliance including CMS/DHHS regulations; VA regulations experience a plus.
Master’s degree in health administration or related field.
All qualified candidates will be considered; veteran status preferred.

MVH offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Earned Benefit Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tax-deferred 403(b) and Post-tax ROTH 403(b) with Employer Match
Maine State Retirement Pension Program
Well-being Programs, Education, and Incentives

Responsibilities of the CEO:

Advocacy and Public Relations: Serve as the Chief Advocate for MVH. Engage in direct advocacy and relationship building efforts with local, state, and federal elected officials, including the Governor of Maine, to secure ongoing financial support to sustain MVH operations. Work closely with the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee of the Maine Legislatures, Department of Veterans Affairs, and many veteran’s service organizations to advocate for MVH. Explore funding and development options with various organizations to create new funding and revenue sources. Oversee community and regional media engagement to promote and advance MVH’s mission.
Strategic Planning: Engage board and staff in a strategic planning process that supports the organizational mission, anticipates the needs of the next generation of veterans and is developed within the context of constraints in the funding and regulatory environment.
Operational Execution: Work closely with senior leadership and staff to implement operating plans, budgets, policies and procedures. Develop strategies to gain buy in and support of initiatives. Ensure consistency and efficiency of operations reflecting the MVH ‘brand experience’ and delivering high quality care to its veterans and families.
Leadership and Workforce Development: Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain qualified staff. This includes developing a strong, values-based culture, training, and development opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits structure.
Financial Management: Work closely with the CFO to monitor the organization’s financial position and provide transparent communication to the board and key stakeholders to inform decisions. Develop and monitor appropriate risk management strategies and internal controls.
Compliance: Ensure that the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. This includes CMS/DHHS regulations as well as VA requirements.
Development: Identify and implement key development programs to diversify MVH funding and support organization sustainability.

About Maine Veterans’ Homes

Maine Veterans’ Homes is a non-profit, award-winning senior services healthcare provider, offering unparalleled care and comfort to approximately 600 of Maine’s veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star families in our six homes throughout the state. Created by the Maine Legislature in 1977 to provide long-term care services to Maine’s Veterans and eligible family members, MVH operates as an independent, nonprofit organization with six locations: Caribou, Scarborough, South Paris, Bangor and Machias.

MVH is a separate, nonprofit organization from the Department of Veterans Affairs but works closely with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to access federal funding for Veterans’ benefits and care.

MVH employs over 1000 highly skilled staff who are specially trained to provide the physical, emotional, and mental support and care Veterans need and who bring an unwavering commitment to the Vision and Core Values in caring for Maine’s Veterans. Each MVH’s six homes has been recognized by the industry’s leading healthcare organizations, placing MVH in the top five percent in quality measures for nursing homes across the nation.

Maine Veterans’ Homes believes it is a privilege and responsibility to provide care and support for those who honorably served our country, as well as for their families. The mission, “Caring for those who served,” is at the forefront of all that the organization does as a Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Veteran Advocate.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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