Vice President of Clinical Operations (RN)

Vitality Hospice•Burlington, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Operations (RN) to lead its hospice program. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight of clinical operations, ensuring exceptional patient care and compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. It also functions as the Nursing Supervisor under Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation. The role leads the interdisciplinary team, oversees daily operations, staffing, quality initiatives, regulatory readiness, and operational and financial performance. The Vice President fosters a culture of compassion, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while supporting staff development and coordinating care with healthcare partners. The position is full-time, exempt, in-person, and follows a Monday–Friday day schedule with rotating administrative on-call responsibilities. Travel is required between the hospice office and care settings, including patient homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
Minimum age of 18.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Strong leadership and team management experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospice leadership experience.
Experience in healthcare operations management.
Strong knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation.
Strong knowledge of hospice reimbursement.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge of quality improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of interdisciplinary hospice care.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily hospice clinical operations.
Ensure exceptional patient and family care and compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and New Jersey regulations.
Promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
Serve as Administrator On-Call and participate in the administrative on-call rotation.
Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, and develop clinical and non-clinical team members.
Lead and support Registered Nurses, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Chaplains, Bereavement Coordinators, Volunteer Coordinators, and other interdisciplinary staff.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, positive, and supportive team culture.
Maintain survey readiness and oversee quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor clinical documentation, audits, and regulatory performance.
Manage staffing levels to support quality patient care.
Monitor productivity, budgets, and operational efficiency.
Oversee utilization of DME, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies.
Review expenditures and support financial performance while maintaining high-quality care.
Lead interdisciplinary team meetings and promote collaboration among clinical staff and community partners.
Ensure continuity of care through effective communication and coordination.
Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and healthcare partners.
Champion the organization’s mission, vision, and values, modeling professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.