Manager Home Health

WVU Medicine•Elizabeth, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Home Health Services is responsible for the daily operations and management of the local Home Health services at the designated location(s). This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, and efficient management of resources. The Manager of Home Health will lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Valid driver's license.
Five (5) years of progressive Registered Nurse experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Must have the ability to work successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.
Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two (2) years of previous experience in a hospital/home care/hospice leadership role (such as charge nurse, nurse manager, or documentable consistent demonstration of strong leadership skills while functioning as a staff nurse).

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of Home Health services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with all regulations.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Home Health staff, including nurses, therapists, and support personnel.
Manage the budget and resources for the Home Health department, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators, implementing improvements as needed.
Coordinate with the Director of Home Health to develop strategic plans and goals for the department.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and compliance with documentation standards.
Address patient and family concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure continuity of care.
Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in Home Health services.