VP of Operations / Hospice

Transitions Hospice - Ohio•Columbus, OH

8d•$140,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Lead the Operations Behind the Mission At Transitions Hospice, we don't just manage care — we protect dignity, comfort, and the moments that matter most. We've reimagined hospice to be something different: compassionate, unhurried, and built around the whole person. That means having exceptional operational leaders who ensure our clinical teams are supported, our standards are upheld, and our culture travels — consistently — across every state we serve. If you're a seasoned hospice leader who wants to shape care at scale without losing sight of what it's all about, this is your role.

Requirements

Active RN licensure in the state of employment; MSN preferred
5+ years of hospice leadership experience required
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care RN (CHPN) preferred
Excellent knowledge of hospice regulations, CHAP standards of practice, and state guidelines
Strong understanding of performance improvement, quality assessment, and utilization management
Demonstrated ability to develop clinical and non-clinical staff across multiple locations
Proven ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, matrixed leadership environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace
Self-directed with the ability to lead with minimal supervision across a multi-state footprint
Deep commitment to the palliative philosophy and the principles of end-of-life care

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care RN (CHPN) preferred

Responsibilities

Directing and administering nursing and patient care services to ensure care meets current medical and nursing standards
Maintaining ongoing quality assessment, performance improvement analysis, and evaluation of patient care delivery
Providing oversight of occurrences, complaints, negative trends, patient/family satisfaction scores, and performance improvement issues
Ensuring compliance with CHAP, CMS, and state guidelines across all service lines and locations
Assuring competency of all personnel in alignment with state, federal, and CHAP requirements
Mentoring Administrators on fiscal, clinical, census, and quality metrics for their assigned agencies
Supporting the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development across nursing and patient care services
Reviewing and approving people decisions — including new hires, terminations, talent reviews, and grievances — in partnership with Human Resources
Recommending and participating in education, training, and orientation programs; actively encouraging professional advancement of staff
Working collaboratively with senior leadership to ensure goals are actualized and staff reach their highest potential
Partnering with the CFO and nursing leadership to plan budgeting requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment
Maintaining cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of approved departmental budgets
Planning and recommending new facilities, equipment, or modifications needed to support patient care
Recommending modifications to personnel policies to ensure appropriate working conditions and care coverage
Maintaining and advancing the Transitions culture across all service locations
Initiating and participating in problem-solving and policy-forming conferences for nursing and patient care services
Interpreting the goals of patient care services to the community through relationships with education systems, volunteer groups, and partner agencies
Maintaining close coordination across all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services