OverviewAppointed 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
- Coordinates 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
- Authorizes 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
QualificationsEducation and Experience- 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
