Hospice Vice President of Clinical Operations

About the role

Join Silverado Hospice and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to 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

• 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

Skills

• Strategic and compassionate leadership
• Operational leadership
• Regulatory expertise
• Team empowerment
• Financial oversight
• Championing innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellence, empathy, and accountability

Benefits

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

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $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.