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 achievement of established goals and outcomes, regulatory and organizational compliance, coordination of work, and financial and operational stability. It may also include coordinating agency sales and marketing while optimizing customer service and satisfaction. The Administrator fosters a culture of safety and ensures that a quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program is in place. The role communicates necessary changes and concerns to clients, families, and staff; responds to client needs; supports staff education and clinical training; and holds the team accountable for desired outcomes. Responsibilities also include protecting client rights and ensuring HIPAA compliance, supervising and mentoring staff, maintaining appropriate staffing during service hours, addressing staff and budget concerns, coordinating data collection and reporting, and maintaining legal, regulatory, and accreditation compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field.
Five years of experience in home health, hospice, or a relevant healthcare setting.
Licensure for the state of practice.
Current valid driver’s license.
Must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous leadership experience.
Healthcare experience, preferably in a home health or hospice agency.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a home health or hospice agency, including its goals, outcomes, operations, and financial stability.
Ensure regulatory, organizational, legal, and accreditation compliance.
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 clients' needs and ensure those needs are met.
Ensure staff are educated on current clinical information and trained in 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.
Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring based on staff needs.
Ensure proper staffing and staff supervision during all service hours.
Address staff issues, budget considerations, employee satisfaction, and safety concerns.
Coordinate data collection and ensure reports are completed and submitted to the appropriate governing body.
Potentially coordinate agency sales and marketing and optimize customer service and satisfaction.