Overview

The Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Efficient operational infrastructure to support business site and goals, strategic planning, staffing, employee development, and human resources management and financial management including profit and loss, budgeting financial forecasting and active plan development. Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and competent management team through open communication and delegation of responsibilities and authority, guide and direct subordinate executives in their professional development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing strategies through a decentralized management structure to meet or exceed annual goals and objectives in five areas: 1. Growth, ADC, Revenue 2. Compliance, Clinical Operations and Quality Assurance 3. Site operations and Profitability 4. Patient/Family Satisfaction 5. Staff management. This position has profit and loss responsibility for site(s) and must develop and manage an annual budget. 1. Oversee delivery of covered hospice medical care and benefits within region. 2. Direct all daily operations including: business development, program development around hospice including market expansions. 3. Recruit, select and retain highly qualified professionals. 4. Serves as key liaison between site and Corporate.

Quality Improvement

1. Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program. 2. Adheres to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures. 3. Participates in hospice in-service training.

4. Provides technical/onsite support during agency survey process.

5. Participates in Agency IDG meetings and provides technical/mentor support.

6. Provides mentoring toward clinical management related to pain and symptom management.

Professional development

1. Engages in ongoing self-development plan to build personal skills, organizational knowledge and enhance knowledge of the industry. 2. Identifies and address skill and/or knowledge gaps to fulfill job responsibilities. 3. Seeks opportunities to network with colleagues, share experiences, willingness to provide direct support, solicit feedback and exchange ideas. 4. Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives and reviews with supervisor.

All duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.

2. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

3. Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.

4. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.

5. Demonstrate leadership skills and the proven ability to lead, motivate and organize teams

6. Experience in a matrix environment

7. Extensive experience in business and clinical operations

8. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and development.

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

10. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.

11. Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and ACHC standards.