Home Health RN Area Manager

Adara Home Health•Hutchinson, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees all aspects of client care services, personnel management, compliance with company policies and procedures, and financial and quality performance for an assigned location. The role supports growth through organizational planning, increased market share, business strategy, and improved performance while aligning with the company’s mission and values. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a full-time, in-office position 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. The manager also monitors financial and operational performance, supports staff and client-care processes, and may take on additional duties or key roles during temporary vacancies.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), or graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Minnesota and registered with the Board of Medical Practice; the license must not be revoked, suspended, limited, or restricted.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis testing through a 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 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 Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Five years of progressive experience in a health care setting, including management experience.
Demonstrate critical thinking, ability to follow standards and procedures, and sound clinical judgment supporting safe client care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish priorities, and ensure duties are completed.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as teaching skills.
Ability to mentor and develop leadership and employees for the assigned location.
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.
Ensure client complaints, issues, and concerns are communicated to the COO and Administrator.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, employee-management requirements, and key quality measures.
Ensure client care follows care guidelines, Plans of Care, physician orders, regulations, company processes, and payer requirements.
Oversee appropriate patient and personnel assignments and the referral process.
Ensure clients meet company admission criteria, their needs are continually assessed, and individualized Plans of Care are developed, implemented, and updated.
Ensure vulnerable adult and child protection reports are conducted 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.
Oversee staff onboarding, supervision, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge according to company policies and procedures.
Notify the Director of Human Resources about employee issues or concerns.
Mentor and supervise staff, holding them accountable for role responsibilities, competencies, performance, and goals.
Ensure staff training, in-service education, and performance management requirements are met.
Oversee compensation policies and procedures and ensure guidelines are followed.
Implement the assigned location’s safety programs and ensure Workers’ Compensation reports are completed.
Participate in strategic growth and performance-improvement measures and recommend sales and growth strategies.
Participate in implementing long-range expenditure and resource plans based on the 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 key financial indicators, financial performance, and location metrics; ensure services comply with payer guidelines.
Compile and submit documentation required by the parent accounting department for accounts-payable reimbursement.
Ensure required reports and documentation are completed and submit monthly reports to the parent as requested.
Ensure employee payroll meets established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure equipment and supplies needed by employees are available and in good working condition.
Manage work assignments effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and perform additional duties as assigned.