Job ID: Director of Home Health Services

Job ID: Director of Home Health Services Classification: Full Time Reports To: CFO Experience: 1-2 years of administrative experience preferred Education/Licensure: Registered Nurse license required Date: March 8, 2024 This position is responsible for the development, coordination and direction of activities for the Department of Home Health Services including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and auxiliary personnel.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Plans, initiates, and directs home health nursing services and program designed to meet local needs.
· Supervises the in-service training program, including orientation of new nursing personnel and continuing staff development.
· Prepares budget, cost studies and fiscal policies within the department.
· Develops, implements and monitors policies and standards for assigned services to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
· Represents the department at conferences, and serves on professional and medical advisory committees and boards.
· Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the work performed in the department.
· Provides a sufficient number of Nurses to ensure that every patient receives care by or under their supervision or direction, and in compliance with state regulations for certified Home Health Agencies.
· Makes provisions for a sufficient number of supervisory nurses to provide adequate qualitative and quantitative control of patient care services.
· Determines, recruits and supervises the number and types of staff required to meet the agency’s responsibilities.
· Recruits staff qualified to provide the quality and quantity of services which the agency offers to patients in their place of residence.
· Prepares descriptions for each category of employed or contracted position to clearly outline and identify the scope of practice, responsibility and accountability of the individual accepting the position.
· Develops procedures for systematic evaluation of agency programs.
· Develops agreements and contracts where applicable to provide agency services or to secure services needed by the agency.
· Work with outside organization or entities to ensure compliance.
· Participate in on-call coverage as necessary.
· Ability to contribute to the culture and/or vision of the most caring hospital.
Requirements: · Preference given to candidates who have a comprehensive knowledge of current nursing practice and administration, health program administration, health economics and legislation; · High level of management skills and practice; · Thorough knowledge of community organizations and the factors related to patient care; · Ability to plan, organize and direct the training and activities of others; · Ability to interpret existing and proposed health programs as they affect the certified home health and/or long term home health care agency; · Ability to work cooperatively with others; · Ability to communicate effectively; · Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.
To apply: Please submit your application to the HR Dept.
, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier, ID, 83254 or fax it to (208) 847-4334.
Applications are available at www.
blmhospital.
com.
Expiration: Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2024 or until filled.
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be given fair consideration based on their academic credentials and applicable work experience.