Company:

Ascension at Home Together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Regional Executive of Clinical Operations is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Regional Executive of Clinical Operations assesses the quality of care provided to home health patients, families, and staff. S/he monitors documentation, compiles quarterly reports, and works closely with program leadership.

Position Specific Responsibilities

* Drives performance of focused audits at regular intervals to assess for compliance and in support of QAPI initiatives, to guarantee constant survey readiness and QAPI compliance.

* Educates Home Health Directors of Quality Outcomes on chart audits, quality and regulatory initiatives to ensure compliance and optimal outcomes, and effective strategies for the provision of effective education to team members/teams.

* Partners with each program and collaborates on identified needs or deficiencies, drives solutions and reports follow-up to home health leadership and Vice President of Clinical Excellence.

* Ensures provision of education to support home health team members/in-home health programs' continuous state of survey readiness.

* Provides leadership and oversight for Director of Quality Outcomes to ensure the provision of education on quality, OASIS documentation, regulatory updates, and QAPI initiatives.

* Reviews, recommends and participates in development of Home Health Policies and Procedures.

* Participates as member of Home Health Regional Governing Body, ensures annual and ad hoc meetings and their minutes, presents ad hoc Governing Body vote.

* Manages clinical review of OASIS assessments, plans of care and documentation to identify opportunities and implement solutions for understanding of OASIS guidelines and to drive improved outcomes.

* Advises and collaborates with Home Health Program Management on Plans of Correction following internal/external surveys/audits.

* Maintains expertise in knowledge of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

* Provides management and oversight of clinical record review to ensure timely response to demonstrate charts meet Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

* Collaborates with Regional Leadership in the selection, onboarding and development of program leaders.

* Aligns with Home Health Regional Vice President, provides day-to-day support, and drives operational excellence.

* Analyzes, develops strategies and provides leadership to program leaders and teams to achieve clinical operational metrics.

* Ensures completion of chart audits as requested by the fiscal intermediary and analyzes results.

* Participates in staff meetings as requested.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management preferred

* Minimum of three (3) years in healthcare required, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

* Knowledge and experience in quality improvement and utilization review required.

* Home health OASIS experience preferred.

* Proven leadership experience preferred.

Skills

* Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.

* Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

* Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.