Interim Leader COO/CCO

Start date: ASAP

About the role

The Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will provide executive leadership and oversight for hospital-wide operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient, and financially responsible healthcare services. This leader will partner with executive, clinical, and medical staff leadership to advance strategic priorities, strengthen operational performance, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Lead compliance, regulatory, accreditation, and privacy initiatives while maintaining continuous survey readiness and adherence to applicable laws, standards, and organizational policies. The Interim COO/CCO will champion a culture of safety, accountability, and high reliability by advancing quality initiatives, encouraging employee engagement, and identifying opportunities to improve patient and workforce outcomes. Oversee financial performance, staffing strategies, operational efficiency, and leadership effectiveness while supporting a positive organizational culture and sustainable long-term success. Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for hospital-wide operations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient, and financially responsible healthcare services.
• Partner with executive, clinical, and medical staff leadership to advance strategic priorities and strengthen operational performance.
• Lead compliance, regulatory, accreditation, and privacy initiatives.
• Maintain continuous survey readiness and adherence to applicable laws, standards, and organizational policies.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and high reliability.
• Advance quality initiatives and encourage employee engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient and workforce outcomes.
• Oversee financial performance, staffing strategies, operational efficiency, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support a positive organizational culture and sustainable long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; BSN is preferred.
• Active CA RN license is required.
• A minimum of five years of relative experience is required.
• LTAC and/or Critical Care experience is strongly preferred.

Pay

Compensation range: $180,000 to $190,000 annually. The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement benefits (eligibility varies by role).
• B.E. Smith manages taxes by handling withholdings and paying the employer portion of FICA contributions.
• Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered by B.E. Smith and the client.
• Bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense.
• Rental car and comfortable lodging provided.

The Community

San Leandro offers convenient access to both San Francisco and Oakland, providing a blend of suburban comfort and metropolitan amenities. Residents enjoy scenic waterfront recreation opportunities at the San Leandro Marina and nearby shoreline parks. The area features a diverse culinary scene with a wide range of local restaurants, cafés, and international cuisine options. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking, biking, and nature destinations throughout the East Bay region. The community provides easy access to major airports, public transportation, and renowned Northern California attractions.