Chief Compliance & Clinical Risk Management Officer

About the position

The Chief Compliance and Clinical Risk Management Officer will lead VNA's corporate compliance and clinical risk management programs for Home Health, Hospice, community and public health. This includes developing annual compliance and risk management plans, conducting internal audits, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of patient safety and organizational compliance. Additionally, this role will serve as the Privacy Officer, maintaining HIPAA standards in collaboration with other senior leaders. This role is on-site in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual corporate compliance and clinical risk management plans approved by the Board.
• Oversee internal compliance audits and coordinate responses to external audits.
• Lead employee and Board compliance education, Committees, and reporting initiatives.
• Establish and maintain compliance scorecards, patient safety committees, and risk management dashboards.
• Serve as an independent resource for evaluating and resolving compliance concerns and allegations.
• Monitor organizational adherence to policies, regulations, and the VNAHG Code of Conduct.
• Act as a key advisor to leadership, the Board, and the Audit Committee on compliance matters.
• Oversee enterprise-wide reporting systems and implement swift corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage responses to third-party audits, external inquiries, and accreditation processes.
• Analyze audit findings and develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps.
• Supervise compliance staff and provide guidance to regulatory accreditation personnel.
• Collaborate with HR, Employee Health, and Clinical Education to drive improvements identified by clinical risk assessments.
• Serve as the Privacy Officer and ensure compliance with HIPAA and security standards.
• Interface with federal, state and local entities for compliance and risk management matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of direct experience in compliance, finance, audit, or legal fields (healthcare experience preferred).
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance.
• Expertise in regulatory and billing compliance for home health and hospice services.
• Proven ability to analyze data, conduct audits, and develop data-driven strategies.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and data analytics software (HomeCare HomeBase experience a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel to various agency and third-party locations as needed.
• Proven experience in corporate compliance and risk management, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and ethical practice.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and healthcare compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Over 100 years of excellence in home and community-based healthcare.
• A supportive leadership team that values innovation and integrity.
• A trusted organization committed to moving healthcare forward.