Home Care Agency Manager

About the role

Appointed by KPH to administer, direct and coordinate all the activities of the Home Health Agency.

Responsibilities

• Plans overall development and administration for the Agency as set forth in the Conditions of Participation and/or IL state regulations under the direction of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board.
• Develops administrative policies and procedures relating to the Home Health Agency.
• Reviews and evaluates existing policies and procedures by means of periodic studies.
• Captures and integrates the total Agency Activities through regular conferences with department supervisors.
• Interprets and transmits policy to the Board of Directors, Advisory Committee and supervisory staff to ensure compliance with policies.
• Develops standards and methods of measurement of Agency activity and coordinates the annual program evaluation.
• Prepares a yearly budget in cooperation with the Budget Committee and Board of Directors.
• Approves monthly expenditures, cosigns checks as needed and monitors the financial positions of the Agency.
• Acts as Chairperson for the Advisory Committee or appoints same.
• Prepares reports on Agency activity for the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee.
• Determines organizational lines of authority and fixes areas of responsibility.
• Approves hiring and termination of employees in senior and/or mid-level positions.
• Approves all salary increases and staff promotions in cooperation with division directors.
• Acknowledges purchases of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures continuous compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and Agency policy.
• Handles client complaints not resolved according to procedure and/or works with the Board to resolve the same.
• Handles unresolved problems between staff and supervisors.
• In cooperation with the Board of Directions, appoints the Director of Nursing to act in the administrator’s absence.
• Maintains high visibility and availability while in the office via telephone to physicians, referral sources, community resources, clients and staff.
• Actively pursues new and innovative marketing opportunities.
• Serves as Process Owner as assigned.
• Serves as compliance officer. Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Two years of home care or nursing in a leadership position preferred.
• Professional registered nurse, licensed physician, or experienced health care administrator.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel and deal tactfully with the community.
• Minimum of one year supervisory or administrative experience in the field of public health hospital administration or health-related facility.