Hospice Vice President of Clinical Operations

About the role

Silverado Hospice is a nationally recognized provider of hospice care since 1997, ranked in the top 10 by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services. We are a certified Great Place to Work® and offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee regional hospice clinical operations, ensuring alignment with Silverado’s mission and regulatory standards
• Supervise Regional Clinical Managers, QAPI Manager, and After-Hours Triage teams
• Drive performance through KPIs, quality benchmarks, and clinical productivity metrics
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospice-specific regulations
• Collaborate with SVP of Hospice Operations and CEO on strategic initiatives
• Partner with Business Development to support regional growth and service expansion
• Manage staffing, training, and performance across interdisciplinary teams
• Provide financial oversight, including budget planning and cost management
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in clinical processes
• Promote a culture of excellence, empathy, and accountability
• Represent Silverado Hospice in professional forums and community events
• Report to the Governing Body, and implement organizational goals in alignment with directives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field required
• Certificate in Hospice and Palliative Care Management preferred
• Active RN license required
• Minimum 5–7 years of healthcare management experience, ideally in hospice care
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams and manage multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, EMR systems, and interdisciplinary care models
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required
• Comfortable working in an environment with animals and pets
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotionally intense situations

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical teams and managing multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations and interdisciplinary care models
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Skills

• Strategic and compassionate leadership
• Operational leadership and regulatory expertise
• Team empowerment and clinical excellence
• Compliance with federal, state, and hospice-specific regulations
• Collaboration with SVP of Hospice Operations and CEO
• Financial oversight and budget planning
• Championing innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellence, empathy, and accountability culture
• Professionalism and community engagement

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Pay

$175,000 USD - $190,000 USD

Schedule

Remote work eligibility for candidates living outside of California, with up to 50% travel to Texas and California required.