Hospice – VP of Operations at Transitions Hospice - Illinois

Bay City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Performance Improvement, Quality Assessment, Utilization Management, Hospice Regulations, CHAP Standards, Staff Development, Budgeting, Cost Controls, Employee Selection, Performance Evaluations, Problem-Solving, Policy-Forming, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Fiscal Management, Clinical Metrics, Quality Metrics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Our people are the difference. Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living. At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference! As a Vice President of Operations at Transitions Care you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of patient care services across multiple states. The VP of Operations ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all patients. Assures competency of all personnel to meet state, federal and CHAP guidelines. Assists in formulating the budget and maintains efficient and effective departmental operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations, laws, standards, and protocols. Major Responsibilities Excellent understanding of performance improvement, quality assessment, and utilization management. Excellent knowledge of hospice regulations, CHAP standards of practice and state guidelines Exceptional working knowledge of staff development, clinical and non-clinical development strategies, and ability to maintain the Transitions culture through all service locations. Plans and coordinates with the CFO, utilizing the respective Nursing Leadership members for planning the budgeting requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets. Supports and develops Nursing/Patient Care Services in the coordination of the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development for these services. Provides oversight of all occurrences, complaints, negative trends, performance improvement issues, patient/family satisfaction scores, and concerns Reviews and approves, with Human Resources guidance, all people decisions including, but not limited to, terminations, suspensions, new hires, talent reviews and grievances as needed for assigned agencies Mentors Administrator role regarding each assigned agency's fiscal, clinical, census and quality metrics Maintains continuing quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communicates with Administration on the activities/issues of Nursing/Patient Care Services. Plans and recommends to Administration new facilities or equipment, or modification thereto, needed to provide patient care. Recommends, supports, and participates in education services, programs of education, and training, including orientation of new employees. Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education and experience. Recommends the modification, addition, or deletion of personnel policies to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide patient care coverage. Initiates and participates in problem-solving, policy-forming conferences for Nursing/Patient Care Services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services. Interprets the goals of the Nursing/Patient Care Services areas to the community by maintaining harmonious and effective relationships with the education system, volunteer groups, agencies, and the community. Maintain understanding of the current CHAP, CMS and state guidelines across all service lines ensuring that all regulations are met. Works collaboratively with senior leadership to assure goals are actualized, and staff are developed to their highest potential. Benefits We Offer Competitive salary Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans Life Insurance 401(k) matching Gas Card Auto Allowance Company Equipment Paid Time Off Requirements Education and Experience RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State, MSN preferred 5+ years hospice leadership experience required Certified Hospice & Palliative RN preferred Excellent understanding of performance improvement, quality assessment, and utilization management. Excellent knowledge of hospice regulations, CHAP standards of practice and state guidelines Exceptional working knowledge of staff development, clinical and non-clinical development strategies, and ability to maintain the Transitions culture through all service locations. Exceptional PC skills-Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google products Proven Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision Specific Proficiencies Understanding of palliative philosophy, principles of death/dying Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting Self-directed with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of patient care services across multiple states, ensuring compliance with quality standards and personnel competency guidelines. This role involves assisting in budget formulation, maintaining efficient departmental operations, and overseeing all performance, quality, and satisfaction metrics for assigned agencies.