Home Health RN Area Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rochester, MN

12d•$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 role supports organizational growth through planning, increasing market share, business strategy, and performance improvement while aligning operations with the company’s mission, values, and strategy. 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.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Minnesota license as a Registered Nurse or as a Physical Therapist; Physical Therapists must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program 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License must not have been revoked or suspended and must be free of limitations or restrictions.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, 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history related to providing health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health screenings and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
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 to support 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, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as teaching skills.
Ability to mentor and develop leaders and employees for the assigned location.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

Home Health Care experience.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.
Current CPR certification is 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 practice standards, state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, employee management requirements, and quality measures.
Ensure client care follows care guidelines, Plans of Care, Physician Orders, applicable regulations and policies, and payer requirements.
Oversee and ensure 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 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 in accordance with company policies and procedures; 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 met.
Implement location safety programs and ensure Workers’ Compensation reports are completed.
Fulfill key roles during temporary vacancies as needed.
Participate in strategic company growth and performance improvement, 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 follow established payer guidelines.
Compile and submit required documentation to the parent accounting department for reimbursement of accounts payable.
Ensure required reports and documentation are completed and submit monthly reports to the parent company as requested.
Ensure employee payroll follows 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.