RN Manager Home Health/Hospice

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The Manager of Home Health Services is responsible for the daily operations and management of the local Home Health services at the designated location(s). This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, and efficient management of resources. The Manager of Home Health will lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.  Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Must possess valid WV or neighboring state driver’s license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto insurance

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of progressive Registered Nurse experience required.

2. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

1.  Two (2) years of previous experience in a hospital/home care/hospice leadership role (such as charge nurse, nurse manager, or documentable consistent demonstration of strong leadership skills while functioning as a staff nurse).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the daily operations of Home Health services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with all regulations.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate Home Health staff, including nurses, therapists, and support personnel.

• Manage the budget and resources for the Home Health department, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, implementing improvements as needed.

• Coordinate with the Director of Home Health to develop strategic plans and goals for the department.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and compliance with documentation standards.

• Address patient and family concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure continuity of care.

• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in Home Health services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bad road conditions as well as wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

2. Work may be performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

2. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team