RN Administrator/DON - Home Health

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Location: Palm beach or Broward County.

General Summary:

The Administrator is responsible for implementing and supervising administrative policies and administratively supervising the provision of all services for the assigned agency.   

Patient Population: Has contact with patients in a non-clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.  

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, organize, direct and evaluate operations to ensure adequate and appropriate care and services for the Agency. This includes providing supervision and oversight for that location. 
2. Provide expert guidance and assistance to Agency staff in all matters relating to the delivery of home health services to assure that quality standards are maintained and federal and state regulations are met. Oversee the provision of patient care for the Agency according to established policies and standards. 
3. Implement governing body directives and ensure the implementation of organizational policies and procedures, as well as the development and implementation of appropriate service policies. Ensure that documentation of services provided is accurate and timely. 
4. Develop and maintain sound administrative policies and management activities, including budget control, cost determination, fee setting and collection, and financial reports to the Board of Directors. Implement effective budgeting and accounting systems that promote the health and safety of the patients and oversee all Agency fiscal affairs. Implement and regularly evaluate branch budgets. 
5. Employ, contract, recruit, manage, and direct qualified personnel to carry out the agency's policies and procedures. Ensure adequate staff education and evaluation. Ensure staff development, including orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and evaluation. 
6. Responsible for supervision and evaluation of satisfaction surveys of all patients served. 
7. Direct and monitor organizational Performance Improvement activities. 
8. Participate in reviewing, analyzing, and appraising the effectiveness of the total Agency program. Evaluate service policies and functions and recommend changes or studies of problems that affect the Agency.
9. Establish a public relations program, ensuring the accuracy of information materials and activities, for interpretation of the Agency’s services and to foster good working relations with physicians and community agencies. 
10. Direct preparation of annual report of operations and annual Agency evaluation. 
11. Implement all utilization review activities and coordinate the timely implementation of corrective action plans and controls. 
12.  Responsible for completing, maintaining, and submitting various clinical or financial reports as needed to maintain or improve operational and clinical performance. 
13. Maintain an office facility for the Agency that is large enough for efficient staff work, adequately equipped, and provides a safe working environment, meeting local ordinances and fire regulations. 

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Experience:

• At least five years of management or leadership experience in a health-related setting, such as a home and community support services, Agency, hospital, nursing facility, hospice, outpatient rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or related conditions, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities. 
• Two years of experience in nursing management.  

Skills:

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff, the lay and professional public, the Board of Directors, the Advisory Board, and the Medical Director. 
• Shall be able to read, write, and comprehend English. 
• Comply with required training for Administration of Agencies Texas Specific: (TAC 97.259 and/or TAC 97.260.).

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited college/university is required. (if hired on or after January 13th, 2018, a degree is required; those employed with the Agency and promoted from within may be considered with a High School Diploma or GED) , with experience/education in the healthcare field. 
• It may be a licensed physician, RN licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator with at least one year of management or supervisory experience in a health-related setting, as stated under Experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current State professional license as a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Therapist (if Education above is not met, and if hired on or after January 13th, 2018),

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting is required.
• Ability to always handle stressful situations calmly and courteously.
• It requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in an office environment, promoting efficient functioning and coordination of all Agency activities to ensure the highest level of professional client care.
• Available to Agency personnel in person or by telephone during the Agency operating hours and possibly after hours for emergencies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Ability to travel.