Chief Clinical Officer (40575)

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Patient and Family Service - Fresno, CA 93711Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: RN License (California)Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $215,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care 

Hinds LifeCare, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to join our team. 

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is responsible for the overall direction of the leadership, strategy, quality, and operational performance of all clinical programs and services provided by Hinds LifeCare.

The CCO provides executive leadership for all care delivery models, including hospice outpatient services, inpatient services, pediatric services, palliative care services, bereavement services, community grief support programs, and future clinical programs developed by the organization.

The CCO oversees clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety, education, and clinical outcomes, ensuring services align with the organization's mission, strategic priorities, regulatory requirements, and commitment to excellence.

 


Oversees all clinical operations including:


Outpatient Hospice Services
Inpatient Hospice Services
Pediatric Hospice Services
Palliative Care Services
Future Serious Illness Care Programs
Center for Grief & Healing
Bereavement Services
Community Bereavement Programs
Clinical Education and Staff Development


Provides executive leadership for quality, compliance, patient safety, clinical outcomes, education, and care delivery across all service lines.
Serves as executive sponsor for organizational quality improvement initiatives, including CMS quality measures, accreditation readiness, patient experience, and clinical performance improvement.
Oversees the Quality and Education functions and ensures organizational learning, competency validation, professional development, and regulatory training requirements are met.
Develops and maintains a culture of continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
Leads strategic planning and implementation efforts related to hospice, palliative care, pediatric services, bereavement, and future clinical programs.


 

Provides executive oversight for all clinical and supportive care service leaders, including but not limited to:


Hospice Operations
Inpatient Services
Outpatient Services
Pediatric Services
Palliative Care Services
Center for Grief & Healing
Bereavement Services
Quality
Education
Clinical Program Development
Future Care Delivery Models


 

Why Hinds LifeCare:

 

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds LifeCare seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.

 

As a member of the Hinds LifeCare team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

 

Hinds LifeCare is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.
Qualifications 


Compensation $200,000 - $215,000 annually
Generous benefits package, including:

Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) with employer match
Life/AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Credit Union membership
Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).




 

Qualifications include but are not limited to:


Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience, including responsibility for clinical operations, quality, program development, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
Hospice and palliative care leadership experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply organizational/management concepts effectively and to establish reasonable goals and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and coordinate work of others. Demonstrated ability to maintain accountability and to work independently.
Must have a valid drivers license and a willingn