Administrator of Home Health and Home Care

Overview

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
• 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

Qualifications

Education 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