JOB SUMMARY: The Area VP/Operations (AVPO) will work closely with the Division President (DP)/Regional President (RP)/Regional VP-Operations (RVPO) to lead strategic initiatives towards strengthening efforts in carrying out the Bristol Hospice mission and assuring long-term growth and sustainability.
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Assist the DP/RP/RVPO in orchestrating the development of operational plans and direct the Executive Directors in the implementation of strategic actions toward achieving goals
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Identify and direct teams, as needed, to enhance efforts in achieving goals
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Work closely with the DP/RP/RVPO in setting goals, direction and policies and procedures, maintaining consistence and coherence in purpose and communication among all staff and constituents
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Collaborate closely with the DP/RP/RVPO to create and implement budgets and financial strategies to achieve goals
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Provide operational leadership in the strategic planning, development and direction of Bristol Hospice locations
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Implement change initiatives designed to enhance individual and organizational knowledge and performance
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Assist the Executive Directors in facilitating the integration and communication among the location departments to remove obstacles, improve responsiveness and enhance decision making
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Provide motivational and inspirational leadership for Bristol Executive Directors toward sustaining a cohesive industry driven culture
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Provide oversight and direction for business planning operations
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Ensure that effective management practices are in place at all levels
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Monitor progress toward achieving operational and financial goals; to communicate objectives and expectations to Executive Directors
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Collaborate with the DP/RP/RVPO for initiation and improvement of administrative, technological and financial activities that support the locations
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Collaborate with Regional VP Clinical Operations/Regional Director Clinical Operations to ensure all clinical and quality goals of Bristol Hospice are met
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Must have three (3) years of experience in hospice/homecare management
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Must demonstrate leadership in program development and operations management
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Must possess the ability to provide business needs analysis and strategic planning with senior staff
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Must have experience in supervising and managing departments to meet revenue and expense budgets
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Must possess a supervision and management style that empowers Executive Directors to creatively lead their programs
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Must demonstrate proven program/project/resource development and management
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Must be results driven, team-oriented and an individual/organizational capacity builder
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Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, marketing and public relations skills
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Must be flexible in work hours
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Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice rules and regulations
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Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule
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Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies
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Must foster good working relationships
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Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time, often without notice
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Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
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Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafter
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May have to travel in inclement weather
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May be required to stand and sit for long periods
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Must be able to hear and see with or without aid
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Must be able to read and follow instructions, as required
