Chief Operating Officer NJ, Newton

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Starting Salary $105,000.00 per year based on experience.

Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, generous benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement and more!

• Oversees compliance with federal, state (New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and local regulatory requirements; understands the legal implications of hospice practices.
• Maintains a working knowledge of legislative activities regarding hospice and interprets same to governing board and to staff.
• Continually assesses programs and services to ensure identified community needs are met. Develops and implements the organization's plans for providing hospice, palliative care and bereavement services.
• Ensures quality of care/services, meets or exceeds accreditation requirements, and performance improvement of hospice and bereavement programs through the continuous quality improvement program. Submits quarterly reports to the Board of Directors.
• Participates in the development of all policies and procedures.
• Measures and assesses visit/revenue reports and implements strategies to improve delivery of hospice services.
• Provides data and information to the Board and the Strategic Planning Committee for the formulation of the strategic plan annually; provides bi-annual status reports to the Board of Directors.
• Prepares annual budget and allocation of funds based on reviews of program estimations and recommendations in conjunction with the Finance Committee, Administrator, Directors and Department Managers.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of trends in hospice services.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the ethical, legal and economic issues that could impact the programs of the organization

and keeps Board members and staff informed of same.

• Participates in functions of community relations to enhance the growth and viability of hospice.
• Shares professional skills by providing opportunities and leadership encouragement to those who are directly supervised. Effectively mentors through persistent encouragement, the building of self-confidence, and the development of growth and performance excellence from all staff in the organization.
• Inspires confidence of employees, management team and governing board by remaining well informed, listening with an open mind and communicating in a highly professional manner.
• Establishes an effective, collaborative working relationship with physicians to improve patient and operational outcomes.
• Provides monthly statistical reports and productivity analyses for all programs to the Board of Directors.
• Research special and alternative programs and/or funding options to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Represents the organization in outside meetings as required: including community groups, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals; utilizes a partnership and customer service approach in all communications with same.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform in a high-stress position with full responsibility for hospice operation.
• Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and to make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues.
• Ability to plan and implement hospice programs.
• Ability to effectively lead others and to establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of executive management in hospice.
• Ability to convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization.

Education and Experience:

Required Education: Master's Degree in a healthcare related field.

Preferred Education: MSN, MPH, MPA or MSW.

Required Experience: At least four years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment with knowledge of hospice; responsibility for administrative supervision; prior experience working with board of trustees.

Preferred Experience: In addition, 2 years of experience working in a hospice organization.

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