Administrator - RN - Home Health

Sanford Health•Kearney, NE

About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of a home health or hospice agency. The role oversees the agency’s goals and outcomes, regulatory and organizational compliance, work coordination, and financial and operational stability. It may also include coordinating agency sales and marketing to optimize customer service and satisfaction. The Administrator fosters a culture of safety and ensures a quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program is established. The role communicates changes and concerns to clients, families, and staff; responds to client needs; ensures staff receive current clinical education and training; and protects client rights and HIPAA compliance. The Administrator directs projects, supervises and mentors staff, ensures appropriate staffing and supervision during service hours, and addresses staffing, budget, employee satisfaction, and safety issues. The position also coordinates data collection and reporting and maintains compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in home health, hospice, or a relevant healthcare setting.
Previous leadership experience and healthcare experience, preferably in a home health or hospice agency.
Licensure for the state of practice.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet Sanford Health Category II driver medical guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a home health or hospice agency, including achievement of established goals and outcomes and financial and operational stability.
Ensure regulatory and organizational compliance, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Create and maintain a culture of safety for employees and clients.
Ensure a quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program is established.
Communicate necessary changes, issues, and concerns to clients, families, and staff; respond to client needs.
Ensure staff are educated on current clinical information and trained on clinical practices.
Hold self and team accountable for regulatory compliance, operational budgets, and staff and client engagement.
Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect and communicate client rights.
Initiate, direct, and coordinate assigned projects; communicate ideas and direction clearly and effectively.
Supervise, coach, and mentor staff based on their needs; ensure appropriate staffing and staff supervision during service hours.
Follow up consistently and address staff issues, budget considerations, employee satisfaction, and safety concerns.
Coordinate data collection and ensure reports are completed and sent to the appropriate governing body.
May coordinate agency sales and marketing to optimize customer service and satisfaction.