VP Clinical Operations - East Region

Overview:
This is a newly created position at Gentiva Hospice designed to support regional operations. The Vice President of Clinical Operations will provide leadership for the East Region. The VP Clinical Operations will provide oversight and management of region’s clinical operations and strategically leads analysis, development, implementation, and measurement for the region in line with the company’s strategic goals. Primary accountability is to ensure the delivery of consistent high-quality care that complies with regulatory requirements while focusing on continued performance improvement to ensure survey readiness and success.

Serves as key member of the region’s executive management team.  Essential Functions of Position Direct supervisor for Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations including monitoring and directing all activities and work assignments in collaboration with Regional Leadership.

Provides strategic oversight and management:to ensure the region meets all applicable regulatory requirements and enforces the company’s systems, processes, policies and standards of the region’s quality assessment and performance improvement program in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan/goalsto fulfill region’s objectives in a proactive mannerthrough identification, development and monitoring of clinical quality and process improvement strategies

Establishes the goals, objectives, standards, and policies/procedures to achieve high-quality care and improved patient outcomes in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan/goals

Coordinates with corporate, and regional leadership on clinical quality and process improvement strategies to create a culture of clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and profitable growth

Contributes to the definition of performance metrics, budget development, and management of key performance indicators

Assists with development and implementation of programs that promote clinical quality and survey readiness.

Creates a positive service excellence culture within region by setting expectations and accountability through effective clinical leadership.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

About You:

Specialized Knowledge/

Skills:

Adheres to Organization’s Policy and Procedures and consistently promotes the company’s core values Working knowledge of hospice regulatory requirements, state and federal regulations, budget development, and human resources

Ability to work with confidential information

Possesses effective follow-up and strategic thinking skills Well organized, self-starter with a high degree of initiative, and ability to work independently as well as team build

Ability to communicate clearly with remote field, mid-level, and executive staff; communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues

Exercises professional judgement and demonstrates good problem-resolution skills

Extremely comfortable working with multiple online and computer applications

Must be a collaborator who possesses effective people skills and maintains a positive and respectful attitude

Understand documentation required to support medical necessity of hospice care.

Flexible and responsive to changing business needs

Completes required annual training

Must have good and regular attendance

Extensive travel and frequent overnight travel

Education/

Experience:

Registered Nurse with preferably a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree in clinical discipline or related field;
Masters preferred

Minimum 6-8 years healthcare managerial experience

Experience participating in state surveys

Experience with Accreditation process (i.e., JCAHO, ACHC, CHAPS)
License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance coverage

Unencumbered and active RN license in state of residence required

Training/Equipment:

Intermediate Excel skills

Basic PowerPoint skills

Experience reviewing data in electronic systems

Experience with Home Care-Home Base preferred We

Offer:

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund…