Director of Operations - Hospice

Director Of Operations - Hospice

This role requires a dynamic individual who can guide a diverse team, maintain clear and consistent communication channels, and foster a unified vision and strategy throughout.

Job Summary : The Director of Operations is responsible for managing, directing, planning and organizing operations of assigned departments in accordance with the organization's strategic plan and operating requirements. He / she must ensure those departments offer high quality, efficient and fiscally responsible services that add value to hospice supporting its mission. The Director of Operations is expected to support administration through collaboration and attendance at : Hospice board meetings, hospice and hospital committees, national, state and community functions and act as a liaison between Halifax Health and its affiliates.

Key Responsibilities and Duties :

Leadership :

• Assures compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Promotes positive relationships through regular communication and collaboration, providing constructive feedback that fosters a spirit of inquiry.
• Acknowledges the scope of leadership, accepting responsibility for the position assigned
• Prioritizes in the following manner : organization, patient, staff, self.
• Acknowledges hospice as an affiliate of Halifax Health, a system in which we collaborate, share resources and work interdependently for the common good of the community we serve.
• Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing guidance to peers and colleagues related to areas of specialty.
• Represents Senior Leadership Team and Hospice at community events.

Operational :

Financial :

Compliance / Quality Assurance :

Human Resources :

Other Duties as Assigned :

Supervision Required : Guidelines, precedents, and general instructions from the Executive Director provide general procedures to be followed. Progress will be reviewed at key points in the work and upon completion.

Collaboration / Contacts : Frequent contact with Halifax Health departments / management, other hospice programs, and state and national organizations. Regular collaboration with managers at Halifax Health Hospice. Attendance at Halifax Health Hospice Board Meetings, as well as state and national organization meetings, as requested.

Minimum Education / Experience / Licensure : Minimum of five years of health care management, preferably in hospice. Bachelor's degree in social work, management, nursing, healthcare, business or a related field required. Master's Degree preferred. Certification in hospice administration or obtain within two years of hire. CFRE or obtain within 3 years of hire. Current Florida Driver's License.

Physical Requirements : Requires mobility, automobile travel to various locations, lifting to 50 pounds, bending, sitting for long periods, in and out of car, attending social functions.