I believe that better care begins at home.
Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence - that's what Gentiva® patients have come to expect from our clinicians for nearly 40 years. Gentiva, America's homecare leader, has set the clinical standard for today's fastest-growing segment of healthcare - homecare. By creating innovative solutions that lead to high-quality patient outcomes, Gentiva's patient-centered approach improves quality of life and independence. With Gentiva, great healthcare has come home.


I believe I can make a difference.
With almost 40 years of experience and more than 380 locations in 39 states, Gentiva serves approximately half a million patients annually. Gentiva is a company on the move - driving some of the most exciting new opportunities in home healthcare. Financially and strategically, we are positioned to be a key player in the industry for years to come. All of which make Gentiva the place to be.


I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do.

Gentiva offers a unique employment package that includes:

• Unprecedented opportunities for career growth 
  
• Working in an environment where you are supported by a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care where the patient comes first 
  
• Competitive salary which includes a bonus plan 
  
• Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more

I believe that a stronger team begins with me.

As an Vice President of Clinical Practice and Research, you will:

• Develops and integrates evidenced based practice research guidelines and updates them on an ongoing basis to ensure best practices are rooted in evidence for the clinical/medical practice.
  
• Develops education for leadership and staff to include baseline testing, post training testing and benchmark metrics related to training efficacy and success.
  
• Partners with sales, marketing and business development for national account clinical development and providing support for new initiatives.
  
• Assures best in class training and education for recruitment and retention goals by collaborating with human resources professionals and GU leadership.
  
• Assist with ongoing clinical practice enhancements.
  
• Collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts to advance applicable studies, publications, and seeks out potential grants and or academia partnerships to meet applicable clinical strategies and goals.
  
• Works closely with Regional Leadership in hand-off for execution of new clinical initiatives, clinical programming, disease management and clinical operational enhancements.
  
• Collaborates with Division CMO to ensure evidenced based practices, outcomes and overall clinical policy and practice.
  
• Collaborates with Patient Centered/Family Advocacy Advisory Panel to improve patient care process and overall patient experience.
  
• Works closely with Divisional/Regional leadership to identify best practices leading to bending the cost-curve including staffing models for improved productivity and management of medical supplies.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business, Nursing, or related health field preferred.
• An idea candidate for this position will be a licensed Advance Practice Nurse with senior leadership and management experience.
• Must be a licensed registered nurse with bachelor degree minimum.
• Plus have a minimum of eight years clinical nursing experience including five years nursing management with at least three years of demonstrated experience at a senior level within large healthcare multi-site organization required.
• Broad knowledge of home health agency regulations/administration required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with clinical research and informatics, evidence-based practice related to nursing, therapy and medical clinical processes.
• Must have experience and proven success working in a matrix environment. 
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, assertiveness, influencing presentation and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of home healthcare industry and related regulatory clinical practice required.
• Excellent project management skills required.
• Travel required.