• Home Health Program Manager

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    We are currently seeking a*Home Health Program Manager*to lead our Home Health department.

    _SUMMARY_

    Thispositionwillassumeoverallresponsibilityforoversightand managementofclinicalandoperational services provided by the department of Home Health including core and non-core services.//

     

    *_RESPONSIBILITIES_*

    * Assumesoverallresponsibilityforthedeliveryofcareprovidedbythestaffofthehomehealthprogram

    * DemonstratesaworkingknowledgeoftheCMSregulations,theConditionsofParticipation, Joint Commission standards and the community standard of provision for home health care services and can exemplify that by the level of service provision within the home health program

    * Understands the need to stay current with changes to rules, regulations, standards, and industrytrendsastheyrelatetotheclinicalpracticeandtheoperationalmodelofthedeliveryof home health care. (OASIS, 485 content and coding)

    * Assumesoverallresponsibilityforoversightandmanagementoftheclinicalservicesprovidedby the clinical and non-clinical teams

    * Understandstheneedtomaintainthenecessarystaffresourcesandknowledgetokeeptheorder management process current and in compliance with Hennepin Healthcare policy, Joint Commission, and CMS regulations

    * Responsiblefordevelopingasystem ofoperationandcommunicationthatwillindicatea need for a proactive management plan to maintain the referral flow from the primary referralsources

    * Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and work with the care providers on the multidisciplinary team inamannerthatenhancestheirabilitytoprovideahighstandardofexcellenceofserviceto all home health program clients

    * Maintains a model of supervision with the team leaders responsible for the care provision that enhancestheirabilitytogrowprofessionallyandtoconsistentlyimprovetheirskills asmentorsto the members of the clinical staff

    * Assumesresponsibilityfordevelopmentofclinicalpolicyandprocedure

    * Maintains proactive role with team leaders in assessing the skill level, the staffing model, the caseloadmixandtheneedtointerviewandhirestaffinamannerthatallowsforcontinuityofcareprovision

    * Understands the need for the development and ongoing management of a robust quality improvementmodelthatrelatesdirectlytothedeliveryofcare,costmanagement,andthevarious regulatory requirements noted above

    * Receives,investigates,andmakesrecommendationsregardingpatientcomplaintsinaccordancewithagencypolicyandprocedures.Utilizesadatadrivenmodelformaintainingoperationalefficiencyaswellasqualityimprovementprocesses

    * Servesasa"subjectmatterresource/person”fortheteam leadersandclinicalstafftoensurethat the delivery of care remains in sync with the plan of care that is documented within Oasis

    * Conductsregularlyscheduledmeetingswithclinicalstaff

    * Participatesinthedevelopmentofeducationforclinicalstafftocloseknowledgegapsandfacilitate excellence in clinical service delivery including, but not limited to, the development and performanceof annualcompetencytestingthat willenhancetheir performanceas careproviders

    * Utilizesadatadrivenmodelformaintainingoperationalefficiencyaswellasqualityimprovementprocesses

    *QUALIFICATIONS*

    */Minimum Qualifications:/*

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

    * Five (5) or more years of demonstrated leadership, preferably home care including supervision and mentoring of staff

    -OR-

    * Anapprovedequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience

    */Preferred Qualifications:/*

    * Master’sDegreeinNursingorleadership

    * Demonstratedmanagementabilityandknowledgeofnursingpractice, applicable rules and regulations pertaining to home care

    */Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/*

    * Strong written and verbal communication skills

    * General computer skills and a working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and the internet

    * Demonstrated skills in leadership and workload management

    * Strong skills in communication, teaching, and negotiation

    * Demonstrated ability to use available resources creatively

    * Ability to be flexible and adjust to ongoing changes in health care systems

    * Ability to work with people of different races and cultures

    * Ability to work well as a team leader/member

    * Ability to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner

    */License/Certifications:/*

    * **Possession of a valid license as a RegisteredNurse

    **Title:** *Home Health Program Manager*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-MVNA Office*

    **Requisition ID:** *250792*