Job Description

Benefits We Have to Offer:

* Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
* 401K Retirement Plan
* Paid Holidays
* PTO
* Flexible Spending Account
* Tuition Reimbursement (coming 2021)

Position Description

The Lead Administrator will provide state-wide support for clinical, sales, and administrative staff, as well as, oversight and direction for core business practices and strategic planning of the organization.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

Agency Planning, Development, and Maintenance:

* Participates in the regional strategic planning and development activities
* Assists in planning and implementation of agency operational structure, clinical, administrative, and sales policies and procedures
* Plans, organizes, and directs the ongoing functions of the agency through auditing, analysis and direction of the site leadership
* Directs and coordinates the overall development and administration of the agency consistent with the agency mission and available resources, and with the involvement of the agency staff and participation of the Governing Body, as warranted
* Provides leadership in the development of strategic long-range plans
* Provides both the company and local site leadership oversight of personnel through orientation and development programs
* Responsible for oversight of operational programming including process development, implementation, and review
* Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations governing hospice care services through policy and procedure administration
* Maintains ongoing liaison relationship between the executive team leadership and the agency staff
* Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities
* Maintains data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes
* Supports compliance with data collection, analysis, and reporting agency quality improvement activities
* Communicates expected standards of practice to agency personnel and evaluates performance in accordance with these standards
* Serves as a role model for employees, and maintains a professional image at all times
* Communicates effectively with all members of the state-wide interdisciplinary teams as well as across all lines of business within the organization
* Performs other duties as required

Marketing:

* Supports sales and marketing function, activities and events
* Supports development of community awareness and outreach programs to meet the needs of the service area
* Ensures development of relationships and contractual agreements with third-party payers, other vendors, and the business community

Human Resource Management:

* Employs qualified personnel
* Ensures adequate staff education and evaluations
* Participates in the hiring, orientation, and development of staff
* Support the ongoing professional development of agency staff and provide adequate education and direction for staff

Financial Management:

* Supports development of an annual operating plan with input from regions
* Supports the implementation of an effective budgeting and accounting system and communicates budgetary results and futuristic goals with state-wide leaders and with leadership across all lines of business within the organization
* Manage financial resources according to budget and revenue projections
* Monthly analysis and oversight of local level financial review, to identify areas of opportunity for cost savings

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Experience

* Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, or related field
* 3-5 years of administrative or supervisory experience in home health/hospice care or related health program (hospital, nursing facility, etc.)
* Must reside within normal daily commuting distance for offices within assigned territory
* Intermediate Electronic Medical Records experience required
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
* Demonstrates integrity, good judgment and initiative
* Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level
* Current drivers license and automobile in good working condition with proof of auto insurance
* Ability to travel extensively (typically 80 90%)
* TEXAS ONLY - Texas Administration Certification required or within 30 days of hire

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business or related field of study
* Multi-state fully licensed RN