Area Vp/Operations

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• Identify and direct teams, as needed, to enhance efforts in achieving goals
• 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
• Collaborate closely with the DP/RP/RVPO to create and implement budgets and financial strategies to achieve goals
• Provide operational leadership in the strategic planning, development and direction of Bristol Hospice locations
• Implement change initiatives designed to enhance individual and organizational knowledge and performance
• Assist the Executive Directors in facilitating the integration and communication among the location departments to remove obstacles, improve responsiveness and enhance decision making
• Provide motivational and inspirational leadership for Bristol Executive Directors toward sustaining a cohesive industry driven culture
• Provide oversight and direction for business planning operations
• Ensure that effective management practices are in place at all levels
• Monitor progress toward achieving operational and financial goals; to communicate objectives and expectations to Executive Directors
• Collaborate with the DP/RP/RVPO for initiation and improvement of administrative, technological and financial activities that support the locations
• Collaborate with Regional VP Clinical Operations/Regional Director Clinical Operations to ensure all clinical and quality goals of Bristol Hospice are met