Director of Home Healthcare

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Home Health Services Director is a registered professional nurse who is approved by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Administrator to organize and direct the Agency's clinical service programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Oversees the clinical operations of the Agency
• Supervises all clinical staff
• Monitors the patient census of the Agency and assigns caseloads to all clinical staff
• Maintains a caseload to help support the needs of the Agency
• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of patient care services
• Leads regular care team meetings and completes documentation per policy
• Performs ride-along visits with clinical staff as needed per policy
• Assists the Administrator in planning the overall development and administration of the Agency as outlined in the policies and procedures
• Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency
• Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high-quality care
• Participates in and helps prepare the Agency for any State, Federal and accrediting agency survey visits/reviews
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the total Agency program
• Able to utilize the OASIS OBQI/OBQM data reports to quantify Agency's homecare performance against the national norms and recommends to the Administrator methodology to change outcomes and improve OBQI scores
• Extensive knowledge of OASIS, with hands-on experience, and able to prepare and educate staff
• Ensures implementation of Agency continuing education program
• Participates in PAC meetings; aggregates record review summaries for PAC meetings and assists the Administrator in planning/conducting annual PAC requirements
• Assists Administrator with regular QAPI meetings and assures the goals of QAPI are met
• Knowledgeable on home health documentation standards
• Comfortable with using an Electronic Medical Record
• Assists the Administrator in collecting data for Annual Agency Evaluation/Annual report
• Recognizes leadership potential/offers opportunities for leadership training/development
• Manages the clinical departmental budget seeking supplemental before exceeding the budgetary requirement
• Establishes mutual goal setting and achievement of standards
• Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.
• Receives and acts to resolve complaints subject to the Agency's grievance procedure in the capacity of "next higher-level authority." Apprises Administrator of potential legal risks
• Participates in the hiring and employee termination process with support from HR
• Projects a concerned, professional attitude and develops a positive rapport with all staff
• Develops an open, positive rapport with community resources affiliated with the agency
• Maintain high visibility and availability while in the office
• Participates in local organizations and activities related to home health care
• Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops, and activities Accommodates state/accreditation surveyor/staff during site visits
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (licensed by the Arizona Board of Nursing according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15)
• BSN or MSN
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Three years of nursing experience, including at least 24 months of experience as a registered nurse providing home health services.
• Two years in a management capacity involving significant interaction with people and organizations with diverse and varied interests and backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred but not required)

Computer Skills: MHS, MS, Internet, Outlook; EMR experience

Licenses, Certification, etc.: Register Professional Nurse

KEY DUTIES:

• Follows all policies, procedures and protocols
• Must maintain a great deal of confidentiality and integrity

• Maintain satisfactory punctuality and attendance as set on the work schedule.
• Must be a collaborator and work as a team

Alternative work hours (Between 5:00p.m.-8:00a.m.)

Working on a computer 4- 6 hours a day

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Home Health Services Director

Registered Professional Nurse

Board of Directors

Clinical Service Programs

Organize

Direct

Agency

Home Health Services

Nurse

Administrator

Clinical Programs