Regional Director of Operational Excellence - Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day. 

We are looking for a Regional Director of Operational Excellence to join our team.  The coverage for this position will be the 'Great North' area of the Central Region (to include MI East & West, MN, WI & IA). This position will directly report to the Vice President of Operations or designee within a specific state/region and will be the champion of education, training, and delivery of quality.  This job is 100% travel.

• Provide guidance, leadership, and support to regional branches to ensure effective achievement of administrative objectives, orientation, and retention
• Be a critical part of branch leader orientation
• Work side-by-side with the clinical and operational team to promote our hospice services and solidify the highest quality patient care
• Travel regularly to multiple offices/branches; typically, within a specific state/region

• Registered Nurse Required - Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five years previous operations/managerial experience, of which 3 years is in hospice service industry, is preferred.
• Unencumbered and active RN license in state of residence required if RN
• CPR Certification

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional growth and development opportunities

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace