Home Health RN Area Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•St. Cloud, MN

1d•$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 an assigned location. The position supports growth through organizational planning, increased market share, business strategy, and improved performance in alignment with the company’s mission, values, and strategy. It reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a full-time, in-office position scheduled Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation. The role fulfills the Clinical Manager requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for the assigned area. The position requires an active Minnesota RN or Physical Therapist license, at least five years of progressive health care experience including management experience, and the ability to travel to multiple company business stops each day.

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.
License must not have been revoked or suspended and must be free of limitations or restrictions.
Proof of negative tuberculosis testing by Mantoux skin test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Dependable automobile access for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records relating to crimes involving 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.
Critical thinking skills, ability to follow standards and procedures, and ability to make appropriate clinical judgments supporting safe client care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete required duties.
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Ability to mentor and develop leadership and employees at the assigned location.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.
Ability to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
Ability to perform office work involving frequent sitting, standing, bending, and stretching, and to move up to 20 pounds occasionally.

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, plans of care, physician orders, regulations, company procedures, 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 staff onboarding, supervision, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge follow 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 to ensure guidelines are met.
Implement the assigned location’s safety programs and ensure Workers’ Compensation reports are completed.
Participate in strategic company growth and performance improvement; recommend sales and growth strategies for the assigned location.
Participate in implementing long-range expenditure and resource plans based on the parent’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, performance, and key metrics for the assigned location.
Ensure services follow payer guidelines.
Compile and submit required documentation to the parent accounting department for accounts payable reimbursement.
Complete required reports and documentation and submit monthly reports as requested by the parent.
Ensure employee payroll follows established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure employees have the equipment and supplies needed to perform their roles and that these are in good working condition.
Manage work assignments effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and perform additional duties as assigned.
May fulfill key roles during temporary vacancies.