Home Health Administrator/DON for small rural agency

About the position

The Home Health Administrator/DON is responsible for overseeing the quality and safe delivery of home health care services in a small rural agency. This role involves coordinating services that align with the agency's philosophy and standards of care, as well as planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating agency services, programs, and activities. The Administrator will also manage staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain effective communication within the agency.

Responsibilities
? Organizes and directs the Agency's ongoing liaison among the Governing Body, Professional Advisory Committee, and staff.
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? Employs qualified personnel and ensures adequate staff education and evaluations.
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? Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
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? Implements an effective budgeting and accounting system; assures accuracy for billing procedures.
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? Shares copies of philosophy with all employees.
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? Consistently follows Agency policies and procedures to set an example for employees.
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? Reviews Agency manuals once per year for completeness.
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? Assesses employees on an ongoing basis to ascertain their understanding of policies and procedures.
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? Assists employees to support policies and achieve necessary changes.
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? Uniformly enforces policies and procedures.
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? Maintains two-way communication with employees and fair administration of personnel policies.
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? Documents employee problems in personnel files.
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? Disciplines employees as necessary.
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? Directs the Agency's ongoing functions.
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? Monitors budget hours and does not exceed allowance each year.
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? Monitors equipment abuse and takes steps to keep it to a minimum.
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? Evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency.
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? Uses statistical data to determine quality and quantity of services.
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? Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, The Joint Commission and local rules and regulations.
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? Supervises all business affairs.
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? Develops, implements and evaluates financial policies and procedures and records.
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? Develops, implements and evaluates budget plan and cost control policies and procedures.
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? Develops and implements salary program within approved policies and procedures.
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? Participates in personal professional growth and development.
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? Plans and directs operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
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? Fiscal planning, budgeting and management.
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? Recruits employees and retains qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
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? Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication.
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? Ensures Agency personnel have current clinical information and current practices.
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? Evaluates services and programs.
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? Ensures staff development including orientation, inservice education and continuing education.
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? Coordinates with other program areas and management as appropriate.
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? Maintains current knowledge of local trends and issues.
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? Ensures that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented.
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? Directs staff in performance of their duties including admission, discharge and provision of service to patients.
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? Assures appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
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? Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
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? Appoints a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator.

Requirements
? Valid RN License
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? Management and supervising experience
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? Nursing administration background
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? Familiarity with EMR and EHR systems (Kinnser/Wellsky preferred)
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? Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations
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? Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology
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? Experience in home health, hospice care, and assisted living
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? Proficiency in Medicare regulations
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? Excellent communication skills
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? Ability to oversee and coordinate home and community care services

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
? 401(k)
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? Dental insurance
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? Health insurance

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