The Home Health Director/Branch Manager is a Registered Nurse (RN ) who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and is currently licensed to practice in the state where currently practicing. She/he directs home health services provided to homebound patients in their place of residence in accordance with attending physician orders and plans of care and strives to provide the highest quality of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an approved school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is preferred. Registered nurse by the state where currently practicing. Three (3) to five (5) years of home health care, preferred. Two (2) years' experience in a supervisory position, preferred. Knowledge and ability to apply community health principles and practices. Knowledge of agency policies and procedures. Ability to supervise, guide and develop skills and performance of service personnel. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal. Ability to assist in evaluating personnel per agency policy. Monitors probationary period for new employees. Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in developing standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families. Participates in developing and implementing objectives for the agency. Participates in determining a staffing pattern which will accomplish stated objectives and promote maximum level of utilization of health personnel. Participates in recruiting, hiring, evaluating, and terminating service personnel. Participates in planning for the orientation of new employees and conducts selected orientation classes. Plans and arranges for consultation needs of staff; prepares and maintains current policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accrediting bodies, federal, state, and implements such; revises concurrently. Displays a willingness to support the policies and procedures and uses appropriate channels for change of such policies; establishes criteria and procedures for selection, promotion, and termination of employment of service personnel. Participates in establishing the functions and qualifications for each service position and coordinates patient care and referrals. Assures ongoing assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care. Assures physical approval of plans for continuity of care. Provides individuals or group support concerning job related stress or issues. Organizes the agency to delineate and delegate authority, functional responsibility, lines of relations and communication to provide safe and therapeutically effective service. Participates in coordinating agency's services with services of other community agencies. Serves as a role model of all colleagues by setting an example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation, and job performance. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality and fulfills job requirements without regard to time involved. Serves as a resource person to employees. Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with the physicians. Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care or conditions which might harm the patient and/or employee well-being. Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine in-services and shares information with staff. Participates in identifying budgetary requirements and determining appropriate use of allocations. Monitors equipment for appropriate use and take steps to keep misuse to a minimum. Oversees the agency's ongoing Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Responsible for overseeing development of indicators with appropriate data collection, aggregation and analysis, taking action and reporting results according to agency's QAPI plan. Provides 24 hour/day, seven (7) days/week on-call coverage. Plans and supervises the agency. Assures that patients' plans of care are developed, implemented and updated. Must be able to perform nursing functions in times of staff shortage. Conducts patient case conferences, in-services, staff meetings and maintains documentation; participates in community education projects. Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available. Is normally available at all times during and after operating hours; may designate a qualified temporary replacement if he/she will not be available. Ensures compliance with federal, state, accrediting bodies, local and agency policies in all patient care aspects of the agency. Makes patient and personnel assignments. Addresses and corrects all patient concerns. This job description is not all inclusive but is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Carrolton Health to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Supervisory:

2 years (Required) Home health: 1 year (Required)

Registered Nurse:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person