Job Summary:

The President & Chief Operations Officer, VNA of CNE is responsible for the smooth, effective, and efficient operations of VNA ensuring that they provide quality services that are financially sound, that are in compliance with regulatory legislation and that meet the needs of patients, their families, physicians, the public and the staff.

Represents CNE to the public and works with communities, health service organizations, and regulators.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and foster effective collaboration with the staff of the VNA, the CNE Systems, Physicians and Leadership.

Provides an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling CNE VNA’s operating philosophy, mission, and core values.

Oversees and manages development of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the VNA follows the necessary regulatory legislation and System requirements.

Participates in the development of the VNA’s strategic plan as well as short and long-term objectives that will ensure the continued growth and provision of necessary services to the community. Implement plans and programs as approved by the System.

Ensures that the clinical needs of the Operating Units’ patients are met through the effective coordination and collaboration with the VNA staff and physicians.

Working with the Kent Hospital President & CEO, serves as a resource to reduce costs, enhance revenues, achieve operational integration, and provide quality care to patients and their families.

Ensures accountability and maintains a disciplined framework of goals, expectations and performance measurements that drive and reward employee performance.

Develop new business strategies to enhance market share and improve overall performance.

Attend/participate in key committee meetings as necessary.

Requirements:

Strong leadership skills and ability.

Highly evolved persuasion skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong planning and organizational skills.

In depth knowledge of the current environment in the health care industry.

Good problem solver/strong financial skills. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels.

Education

Master's degree with Minimum of ten years’ experience in a leadership role in healthcare administration. Excellent skills in communication, leadership, and organization skills.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.