VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Zohorecruit; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Confidential Client in Denver, CO is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities in Colorado and Utah. This executive role focuses on driving operational excellence, strengthening financial performance, and developing high-performing leaders to ensure exceptional resident care.

The VP will partner with division and regional leaders, mentor Executive Directors, monitor KPIs, drive census growth, ensure

Qualifications

• Five or more years of senior leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care operations.
• Proven success overseeing multi-site facilities or regional operations.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal skilled nursing regulations and survey processes.
• Extensive experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L.
• Track record of leading growth and operational improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong strategic planning and operational execution abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.
• Ability to travel as needed to support regional operations.
• Commitment to delivering excellent resident care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
• Partner with Division and Regional leadership to develop and execute long-term operational strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Support, mentor, and develop Executive Directors and Administrators to drive accountability, leadership growth, and operational success.
• Monitor operational and financial performance through KPIs and implement action plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate on budgeting, financial planning, and P&L management to meet revenue, expense, and profitability goals.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing operations.
• Partner with clinical leadership to maintain exceptional quality outcomes, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive census growth through referral development, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
• Foster strong collaboration between clinical, operational, financial, and support services.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices across the region.
• Promote a culture focused on resident satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-site leadership

Regulatory knowledge

P&L management

Team development

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Performance analytics

Travel flexibility

Prioritization

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Denver, CO, United States

Exceptional senior care begins with exceptional leadership.

Our confidential client is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities throughout Colorado and Utah. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening financial performance, developing high-performing leaders, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding resident care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced multi-site healthcare executive who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and is passionate about developing teams, improving outcomes, and leading organizational success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Operations serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering closely with Division and Regional leadership to execute strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, financial results, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

The successful candidate will provide mentorship and support to Executive Directors and Administrators while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This leader will be instrumental in advancing organizational growth while ensuring each facility delivers exceptional resident care and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
  
• Partner with Division and Regional leadership to develop and execute long-term operational strategies that align with organizational goals.
  
• Support, mentor, and develop Executive Directors and Administrators to drive accountability, leadership growth, and operational success.
  
• Monitor operational and financial performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement action plans to achieve desired outcomes.
  
• Collaborate on budgeting, financial planning, and P&L management to meet revenue, expense, and profitability goals.
  
• Lead operational improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
  
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing operations.
  
• Partner with clinical leadership to maintain exceptional quality outcomes, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Drive census growth through referral development, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
  
• Foster strong collaboration between clinical, operational, financial, and support services.
  
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices across the region.
  
• Promote a culture focused on resident satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Five or more years of senior leadership experience within skilled nursing or long-term care operations.
  
• Proven success overseeing multiple facilities or regional operations.
  
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, survey processes, and compliance requirements.
  
• Extensive experience managing budgets, financial performance, and profit and loss (P&L).
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational growth and operational improvement initiatives.
  
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  
• Strong strategic planning and operational execution abilities.
  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze performance metrics and drive measurable results.
  
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities within a dynamic, multi-site environment.
  
• Commitment to delivering exceptional resident care while achieving operational excellence.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care operations.
  
• Multi-site operational leadership experience required.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing financial performance, budgets, and P&L responsibility.
  
• Thorough understanding of state and federal skilled nursing regulations and survey processes.
  
• Proven track record of improving operational performance, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Ability to travel throughout Florida and Georgia as needed.
  

COMPENSATION

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
  

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  

Lead Operations. Develop Leaders. Drive Results.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven healthcare executive who enjoys building strong teams, improving operational performance, and making a meaningful impact across multiple skilled nursing communities. If you are a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and resident-centered care, we encourage you to explore this exciting executive leadership opportunity.