Director, Hospital Home Care Services

General Description: The Administrator is a qualified person appointed to administer, direct and coordinate all the activities of WGH's Hospital Home Care Services.

JOB DUTIES:

• Plans overall development and administration of HHCS as set forth in federal and state regulations including completion, maintenance and submission of federal and state required reports and records.
• Develops administrative policies and procedures relating to HHCS.
• Reviews department policies and procedures annually and revises as necessary.
• Develops standards and methods of measurement of activity, executes the annual program evaluation.
• Chairs Advisory Committee or appoints same.
• Establishes specific goals and objectives for HHCS which support the overall goals and objectives of the hospital.
• Directs implementation of work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of the objectives of the department
• Supervises and directs the activities of HHCS personnel and other personnel engaged in the performance of home care services.
• Responsible for quality of care rendered through HHCS. Evaluates and audits quality of care rendered by the HHCS
• Prepares and maintains necessary patient records with a high regard for patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe working environment and safe work practices. Maintains the responsibility for the safety of departmental personnel while on the job.
• Evaluates and supervises the work performance of employees including resolution of staff complaints.
• Participates in the recruitment of new departmental employees and maintains the responsibility of orienting and training new employees to their job.
• Responsible for the preparation and tracking of schedules, vacation, coverage and pay roll information.
• Maintains and advances all HHCS personnel policies and related hospital policies.
• Maintains and promotes interdepartmental relationships.
• Maintains and promotes positive professional and personal rapport and relationships.
• Plans and prepares annual and supplemental budget estimates and administers approved budgets.
• Establishes and maintains workload reports and statistical analysis.
• Supervises the use and care of supplies and equipment, responsible for maintaining adequate supply level, requisitions supplies and capital equipment.
• Actively confers with physicians relative to treatment programs and patient care.
• Provides consultation services to community agents, agencies, home health care services patients and patient families.
• Performs other similar or related supervisory and professional duties.

WORK/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of accredited, professional nursing program, B.S.N. Preferred.
• Must have current unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR Certification
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
• Knowledge of corporate business management and all regulatory standards and laws related to Home Health Care
• Commitment to excellence with demonstrated organizational planning, communication, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Highly motivated, team player with the ability to work within a dynamic environment
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory or administrative experience in the field of community health, hospital administration or health-related facility

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Home Health Care: 2 years (Preferred)
• Nursing leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person