HOME HEALTH MANAGER

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors. Position Summary: The Home Care Manager directs nursing care in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and professional standards of community nursing practices and coordinates all services provided by the Home Care department. Instrumental in managing the updated regulatory requirements to maintain home care program. Essential duties include hiring, training, and monitoring the home care team. Communicate and collaborate with the facility and program goals and ensure they are being met. Will assist in overseeing the financial responsibilities of the organization and assist with financial and revenue goals and measures while maintaining quality of care and staff professionalism. Responsibility entails oversight of ensuring goals to meet or exceed patient experience and outcomes. Will maintain and collaborate communication between leadership and staff to provide an optimal program and access to the program. Will assist in the program management oversight with the Home Care Director/Administrator including covering 24-hour call schedule.

Requirements

Required Illinois Nursing License
Required is BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire
Required 3 years of supervisory role in nursing
Required 5 years’ experience in nursing practice
Required 3 years’ experience in home care nursing related setting
Required Bachelors Level Degree
Strong and effective communication and presentation skill sets
Excellent skill set with understanding and preparation with strategic initiatives
Ability to execute and excel at change management skill sets
Leadership quality and understanding of emotional intelligence
Identifies critical factors to analyze outcomes demonstrating effective and decisive decision making
Committed to professional growth and development of self, and others
Demonstrates the ability to delegate, complete and accomplish tasks, deadlines and or projects

Nice To Haves

Preferred Master Level Degree

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Director in the overall supervision of all home care staff- including registered nurses, home health aides, therapists, and support staff
Assures that the professional standards of nursing practice are maintained
Participates in the establishment of policies and procedures and assures that the policies are maintained
Demonstrates understanding and expertise in all regulatory bodies and laws that pertain to survey readiness up to and including accreditation of the program and or future programs are met and or exceeded
Participates in the selection of personnel for the agency
Assists with PI and other applicable quality programs. Leads, participates in, or organizes teams that develop, test, and implement performance improvement solutions
Functions as a resource for solutions regarding clinical care for physicians and all other staff
Able to delegate assignments to team members
Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected work volume, emergencies, and staffing changes
Handles emergencies and crises situations well
Provides feedback to nursing and support staff concerning appropriate and inappropriate interventions
Oversees all operational activities of the Home Care agency to the benefit of the patients and the organization
Provides day-to-day supervision and management of personnel in areas of assignment
Treats and handles all patient information as confidential – addressing identified issues with staff members
Assumes the responsibility of solving problems with patients, family members, staff, physicians, visitors, and members from other departments when necessary
Oversight of care planning for areas of assignment
Prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets for areas of assignment within established timeframes
Responsible for compliance with regulatory standards
Maintains, tracks, and reports staff educational requirements, certifications, and competencies
Assures automated time-keeping system information is up-to-date and accurate for employees within department and submits time sheets within the established time frames
Follows up with customers on complaints within 72 hours, then identifying steps to correct problem, communicating with staff, implementing plan, and providing feedback to customer using established guidelines
Maintains knowledge of job-related duties; infection prevention & control, OSHA blood borne pathogens, TB/respiratory protection plan, policies and procedures
Participates in disaster preparedness meetings, drug/procedural information update meetings, customer service meetings, leadership meetings, nursing meetings, quality improvement meetings, cross-departmental meetings related to Infusion therapy including pharmacy, prior authorization, billing, nursing, and others as assigned
Supports organizational and departmental goals and seeks ways to meet or exceed goals. Leads and/or participates with the team to achieve targeted results
Responsible for monitoring the compliance of all charging and the supporting documentation to ensure proper billing as appropriate in the department. Audits as needed
Identifies opportunities for operational improvements and participates in necessary data collection and evaluation. Initiates changes per findings
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
Promotes the mission and values of the organization
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, providers or others in a professional manner