Chief Executive Officer

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire
Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce a national search for the Chief Executive Officer of Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire, headquartered in White River Junction, VT.

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) is seeking a passionate and community-focused leader committed to the mission of providing home healthcare, hospice services, and community care programs. The successful candidate will be committed to the delivery of high quality, patient-centered healthcare and will bring a comprehensive understanding of fiscal operations and innovative resource management. A track record of fostering sustainable growth and philanthropic success is crucial. The leader should be able to establish critical trust with VNH’s care teams and be committed to developing a culture of inclusion and belonging for patients and staff alike.

About Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire:

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire is home to the foremost team of home health experts for communities in Vermont and New Hampshire. Across a wide service area, we deliver excellence in nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion.

The VNH health teams, support staff, and nurses exemplify a dedication to the highest level of

clinical excellence that offers deep expertise across 17 disciplines. These include in-home nursing care, rehabilitation, community wellness, medical social work, long-term care, skilled pediatric care including pediatric palliative care, hospice, and more. VNH also offers a thriving Nurse Residency Program and uses a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) model.  VNH is committed to advancing innovation in the field while delivering exceptional care that enables patients to heal at home.

About Dartmouth Health:

Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health children’s hospital, 7 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a visiting nurse association, and a center for palliative and hospice care.

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that our patients, people, and community show a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve.

About the job:
In addition to day-to-day operations at VNH, the CEO is responsible for promoting an environment of collaboration and building a culture of exceptional service. The CEO establishes current and long-range objectives; provides leadership across diverse organizational operations and strategic initiatives including those focused on creating a culture of patient safety and ensuring high quality care and service; advances initiatives to improve population health; ensures regulatory and legal compliance for the organization and effective financial stewardship, people management, board governance, organizational development, system member relations and community relations; and provides direction to ensure successful implementation of major initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher in health administration, public health, or a related field. They may possess a nurse or provider credential and associated license to practice, but this is not required.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in senior-level healthcare leadership and must also have experience in home-based care. Experience in a non-profit organization and within a complex health system is valuable.

Candidates are requested to supply a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Impact Statement for this search.

Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:

Devon Green, JD, MHCDS

Chair, Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire Board of Trustees

All application material should be submitted to:

Carrie Moore, DBA
Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health

Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org  

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.