The VP, Compliance Officer implements, maintains and provides direction and oversight for Brookdales Compliance Program, facilitating an enterprise-wide collaborative effort to achieve a culture of compliance. The VP, Compliance Officer is responsible for effectively incorporating the Compliance Program throughout the organizations operations and programs, partnering with various internal and external stakeholders, to ensure Brookdale remains at the forefront of an ever-changing healthcare landscape. The VP, Compliance Officer will have direct access and regular reporting responsibilities to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.Develops, implements, and oversees the ongoing, effective operation of Brookdales Compliance Program, including development and review of necessary policies, programs, and procedures to support the same.Leads compliance-related educational and training programs to facilitate awareness by Company associates and key stakeholders of applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies, and their obligations to comply with the same. Audits and evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of compliance-related programs.Spearheads an effective healthcare compliance program, as defined by the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") and the HHS Office of the Inspector Generals ("OIG") Guidance and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.Manages the process to monitor associate and vendor status ensuring the organization does not employ or contract with individuals and organizations that have been excluded from a Federal health care program. Oversees arrangements with physicians, including negotiating medical director agreements.Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable federal and state healthcare regulations and policies as they affect the organization, through routine review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") regulations and manuals. Stays abreast of new and pending laws and regulations related to corporate compliance, including but not limited to, health care compliance and information privacy that may affect the organizations activities.Establishes the mission, focus, and role of Brookdales Compliance Committee, serving as the Chair. Defines the agenda to leverage the knowledge, experience, and skills of the Committee to provide insightful learning and debate of relevant and current issues.Builds collaborative relationships, credibility, and trust with key stakeholders across the Organization and the Board of Directors.Communicates regularly with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and serves as the business ethics advisor to the Companys CEO and executive managementRepresents the Company on compliance-related issues to third-parties, as necessary. Actively promotes the Companys compliance and ethics programs in the healthcare industry and garners positive government recognition of these programs.Oversees Integrity Line operation to maintain continued effectiveness, regularly reporting pertinent data and trends to key stakeholders.Regularly reviews, updates and distributes the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, setting forth ethical business principles and policies.Develops, coaches, evaluates and mentors a team of compliance professionals, helping them successfully achieve operating objectives and initiatives.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.