Home Health RN Area Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Hutchinson, MN

1d•$100,000 - $118,000

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 organizational growth through planning, increased market share, business strategy, and performance improvement while aligning work with the company’s mission, values, and strategy. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Area Manager ensures safe, compliant client care and effective staffing, referral, admission, care planning, and discharge processes. The role oversees staff onboarding, supervision, training, performance management, and compensation practices; implements quality and safety initiatives; monitors financial and operational measures; and supports company growth through community and referral-source relationships. The role fulfills the Clinical Manager requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for the assigned area. The position is primarily office-based and involves travel between company business stops.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), or a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program who is 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Professional license must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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 through a Mantoux skin test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile 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 related to 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.
Demonstrated critical thinking, 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, establish priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and teaching communication 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.
Communicate client complaints, issues, and concerns to the COO and Administrator.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, employee management practices, and quality measures.
Ensure client care follows care guidelines, Plans of Care, physician orders, applicable regulations and policies, 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.
Fulfill the Clinical Manager requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for the assigned area.
Ensure staff onboarding, supervision, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge follow company policies and procedures; notify the Director of Human Resources of employee issues or concerns.
Mentor and supervise staff and hold 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 followed.
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 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 follow payer guidelines.
Compile and submit required documentation to the parent accounting department for reimbursement of accounts payable.
Complete necessary reports and documentation and submit monthly reports to the parent as requested.
Ensure employee payroll complies with 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 perform additional assigned duties.
May fulfill key roles during temporary vacancies.