Chief Operating Officer

DELAWARE HOSPICE INC•Newark, DE

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operating Officer is a key strategic partner to the President & CEO and is responsible for leading and optimizing the organization’s operational, technological, and business growth functions. The role oversees Hospice Operations, Palliative/GUIDE Programs, Sales & Business Development, and Information Technology, ensuring strong alignment with mission, strategy, and financial goals. Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team. Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare operations, preferably including post‑acute or hospice
Proven experience in managing key organization functional areas
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing within all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience in developing strategic direction and supporting implementation
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong leadership abilities
Ability to work as part of a team to reach shared goals
Highly organized, detail oriented, and accurate
Must be able to travel to, enter, and function in the workplace
Must have sensory abilities to complete work assignments, communicate with internal and external customers and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or similar)
Excellent computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Leading and optimizing the organization’s operational, technological, and business growth functions
Oversees Hospice Operations, Palliative/GUIDE Programs, Sales & Business Development, and Information Technology, ensuring strong alignment with mission, strategy, and financial goals