VP of Clinical Operations

Vitality Hospice•Langhorne, PA

6d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vice President of Clinical Operations (RN) at Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care. This full-time, exempt, in-person role involves providing strategic leadership, overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and inspiring the interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional hospice care. The ideal candidate is passionate about leadership, quality patient care, and building high-performing teams. Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care and fostering a supportive workplace.

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 while maintaining 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.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, New Jersey hospice regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
Maintain survey readiness and oversee quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor clinical documentation, audits, and regulatory performance.
Manage staffing levels to ensure 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.
Promote collaboration among physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and community partners.
Ensure continuity of care through effective communication and coordination.
Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources and healthcare partners.
Champion Vitality Hospice's mission, vision, and values.
Create a culture centered on compassion, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.