RN Branch Director- Home Health - Seattle, WA - Local or Traveler

13 weeks

FT available, Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week

This candidate would need to have Clinical Manager and Branch Director experience, as well as HCHB experience. They will need to be able to complete Clinical Manager workflow as well as sit in the Branch Director seat.

Qualifications: HCHB, Oasis, and HH experience required

Skills

Homecare Homebase Software Experience - Required

OASIS Experience - Required

Current state license as a Registered Nurse - Required

CHPN Certification - Preferred

Proof of current CPR certification - Required

Current driver's license - Required

Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required

1-2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting - Required

2+ years Home health experience - Required.

Job Summary

The Branch Director is accountable for managing the day-to-day branch operations to ensure the following: operational efficiencies, quality of patient care, regulatory compliance, support of business development & patient base growth, achievement of key performance indicators and people management/development. The Branch Director supervises the branch/clinical staff. Direct responsibility of ensuring the branch meets applicable Federal, State and local laws regarding the certification and licensure process at all times. Responsible for long range planning, fiscal viability and quality of care provided by the branch. Recruits, interviews and hires staff and monitors quality care and organizational performance. Assist other disciplines in coordinating activities when necessary, assuming responsibility for continuity, appropriateness and quality of services delivered. Essential Functions:( Those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation).

• Develops, plans, implements, analyzes and organizes operations for the Branch.
• Responsible for the delivery of care for all patients served by the Branch by providing supervision and support to the Clinical Manager.
• Works in conjunction with the AVP of Operations and Finance Department to establish Branch's revenue and budget goals.
• Recognizes the clinical leadership and provides support and supervision to the clinical manager(s) to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services.
• Maintains office operations in an efficient, productive, effective, and organized manner, which provides a safe working environment for employees, meeting local ordinances and fire and safety regulations in compliance with the company policies.
• Conducts continuous quality improvement quarterly committee meetings, reviews all patient satisfaction data and follows up on negative patient satisfaction surveys and follow-up visits with referral sources. Ensures deficiencies identified during the cou
• Communicates with the AVP of Operations for direction, problem solving and implementation of programs and protocols.
• Reviews and processes Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act complaints and contacts the Sr. Director, Compliance & Regulatory with any questions. Maintains records and forms as required.
• Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook. Date Issued: Date Revised:
• Partners with Sales Directors and Account Manager(s) to meet budgeted admission goals. Participates in sales and marketing initiatives.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and accreditation standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret medical documents, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Strives to maintain exemplary internal/external customer service.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills to motivate, educate, supervise and support staff in the development of a cohesive team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current quality improvement methodology. Competent to utilize generally accepted quality improvement monitoring and reporting tools and methods.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• Bachelors / Associates degree in Nursing or equivalent. Licenses/Certification:
• RN, LPN, LVN licensure
• Current driver's license. Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
• Current CPR certification preferred. Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and administrator experience in home care or hospice.