AVP of Operations - Hospice (IN North)

Gentiva; Lafayette (IN); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Résumé du poste

Gentiva seeks an experienced Area Vice President (AVP) of Hospice Operations to oversee IN North multi-site programs, ensuring compliant operations, quality patient care, and strategic growth.

You will lead executive directors, manage budgets, drive regulatory readiness, and build partnerships with hospitals and physicians while promoting community engagement and staff development.

Qualifications

• RN Degree is highly preferred.
• Multi-site operational leadership experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in hospice or healthcare operations.
• 3+ years of direct healthcare services leadership preferred.
• Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, budgeting, and staff leadership.
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of hospice CoPs, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards.

Responsabilités

• Direct day-to-day operations and financial management across multiple hospice sites.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Medicare, state licensing, accreditation, and surveys/audits.
• Develop and expand referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, and discharge planners.
• Provide clinical oversight and patient-family service quality across home, hospital, and long-term care settings.
• Supervise executive directors, medical staff, volunteers, and interdepartmental teams.
• Represent the organization in the community and manage public relations and stakeholder concerns.
• Engage in continuous performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Data analytics

EMR systems

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

RN Degree

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration/Business

Outils

HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB)

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Overview

Lead Hospice Operations with Excellence and Compassion.

We’re looking for an experienced Area Vice President (AVP) of Hospice Operations to oversee and elevate our multi-site hospice operations (for IN North). This high-impact leadership role will ensure regulatory compliance, strategic growth, quality care delivery, and community engagement across multiple hospice programs and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Local Operational Strategy: Direct day-to-day business operations, financial management, staff development, admissions, payroll, and quality assurance across multiple hospice sites.
• Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Maintain compliance with Medicare, state licensing, accreditation, and federal regulations; manage readiness for surveys and audits.
• Build and Grow Partnerships: Develop and expand referral relationships with hospitals, SNFs, physicians, and discharge planners aligned to revenue targets.
• Patient-Centered Oversight: Ensure delivery of quality patient and family services, including clinical oversight in home, hospital, and long-term care settings.
• Team Leadership: Supervise executive directors, medical staff, volunteer programs, and interdepartmental teams to optimize care coordination and performance.
• Public and Community Relations: Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization in the community, manage PR initiatives, and resolve public or patient concerns.
• Performance Improvement: Participate in ongoing quality assessment and improvement programs, driving best-in-class hospice care.

Education

• RN Degree highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field considered

Experience

• Multi-site operational leadership experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospice or healthcare operations
• 3+ years of direct healthcare services leadership preferred
• Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, budgeting, staff leadership, and multi-site operations
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of hospice CoPs, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Passion for patient-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to balance strategy, operations, and field leadership

Licensure

• Active RN License required (if applicable)
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Technical Skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable with data systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and analytics

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace