Home Health RN Area Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Hutchinson, MN

5d•$100,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees client care services, personnel management, compliance with company policies and procedures, and the financial and quality performance of the assigned location. The role supports organizational growth through planning, market-share development, business strategy, and performance improvement, while aligning work with the company’s mission and values. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a full-time, in-office role scheduled Monday through Friday, with participation in an on-call rotation. The role fulfills the Clinical Manager requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for the assigned area. It oversees clinical operations, staffing, training, safety, financial monitoring, reporting, and community relationships. The position may also fulfill key roles during temporary vacancies and may be assigned additional duties. The position requires a current Minnesota license as a Registered Nurse or as a Physical Therapist who graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and is registered with the Board of Medical Practice. The license must be unrestricted and unrevoked. Candidates must meet the stated background, health-screening, transportation, and work-authorization requirements. Five years of progressive health care experience, including management experience, is required; home health care experience is preferred. The stated base salary range is $100,000–$118,000 per year, with eligibility for a bonus incentive program. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, or graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Minnesota and registered with the Board of Medical Practice.
Professional license must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis testing by Mantoux skin test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records related to the provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Have five years of progressive experience in a health care setting, including management experience.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills, the ability to follow standards and procedures, and the ability to make appropriate clinical judgments supporting safe client care.
Work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish priorities, and ensure duties are completed.
Have excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Be able to mentor and develop leadership and employees for the assigned location.
Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

Home Health Care experience preferred.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook preferred.
Current CPR certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in professional working relationships.
Communicate client complaints, issues, and concerns to the COO and Administrator.
Ensure the assigned location complies with professional standards, state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, employee-management requirements, and key quality measures.
Ensure client care follows care guidelines, individualized Plans of Care, physician orders, regulations, company processes, and payer requirements.
Oversee appropriate patient and personnel assignments.
Oversee referrals and ensure clients are accepted according to company admission criteria.
Ensure client needs are continually assessed and individualized Plans of Care are developed, implemented, and updated.
Ensure Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection reports are completed according to company policies and procedures.
Ensure client discharges follow established policies and procedures.
Participate in and oversee the on-call process to ensure client care policies and procedures are followed.
Implement the company Performance Improvement Plan established by the Director of Quality and strategies to achieve operational goals.
Ensure onboarding, supervision, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge of staff follow company policies; notify the Director of Human Resources of employee issues or concerns.
Mentor and supervise staff, holding them accountable for responsibilities, competencies, performance, and goals.
Ensure staff training, in-service education, and performance management requirements are met.
Oversee compensation policies and procedures to ensure guidelines are followed.
Implement the assigned location’s safety programs and ensure Workers’ Compensation reports are completed.
Participate in strategic company growth and performance-improvement measures and recommend sales and growth strategies for the assigned location.
Participate in long-range planning for expenditures and resources based on the parent company’s business plan, operational needs, and patient and employee safety.
Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and referral sources to support company growth and expansion.
Monitor financial indicators, financial performance, and key metrics for the assigned location.
Ensure services are provided according to established payer guidelines.
Compile and submit required documentation to the parent accounting department for accounts-payable reimbursement.
Complete required reports and documentation, including monthly reports requested by the parent company.
Ensure employee payroll follows established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure required equipment and supplies are available and in good working condition.
Manage work assignments effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and complete additional duties as assigned.