Alcority · 2 months ago
Branch Director
Forsyth, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expTraditions Health is a leader in high-quality home health, hospice, and palliative care, seeking a new Branch Director to join their Hospice Team in Decatur. The Branch Director will manage day-to-day operations, ensure quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and support business development and growth.
AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureRisk Management
Responsibilities
Completes assigned workflow tasks within target completion timeframes
Ensures all back-office staff complete assigned workflow tasks within the target completion timeframes
Assist the Administration with Survey process, preparation, and action plans
Conducts daily stand-up calls in accordance with SOP/Policy and Procedure
Reviews SHP reports and dashboards in accordance with company policy. Takes action on alerts and outliers
Leads IDG/Case Conference in accordance with SOP/Policy and Regulatory guidance
Completes Payroll tasks per company process. Monitors outliers and overtime
Completes Billing tasks per company process
Recruits and retains quality talent for the organization
Perform timely and accurate performance reviews for all agency staff
With the support of the Administrator, counsels personnel based upon merit and performance, institutes performance improvement plans when necessary
In collaboration with the Administrator determines salary merit increases and bonuses for agency staff
Ensures compliance with Infection Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Grievance policies
Reviews Invoices at the direction of the Administrator
Coordinates schedules and staffing daily to ensure patient care needs are met
Works with Medical Director and community Physicians to coordinate patient care
Schedules and attends Quarterly QAPI meetings. Ensures action items are reported to the Governing Body
Coordinates with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure volunteer program is in compliance (for hospice branches)
Coordinates with the Bereavement Coordinator to ensure compliance in the Bereavement Program (for hospice branches)
Monitors branch performance in HCHB Analytics as directed by Administrator
Ensures renewable requirements are met timely
Coordinates with Administrator to ensure staff performance appraisals are completed timely
Coordinates with Administrator to ensure staff disciplinary actions are completed timely
Prepares the agency QAPI review in partnership with regional educators, the Administrator and other QAPI committee members
Schedules the QAPI review, leads the QAPI meeting with committee members and ensures the completion and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans
Prepares that Annual Agency Evaluation in partnership with regional educators, and Administrator
Participates in Branch Key Performance Indicator monitoring and as indicated actions in coordination with branch Administrator
Ensures staff educational requirements are met for new staff, as indicated by performance and annually
Reviews referrals for eligibility, ensures a timely initiation of care
Reviews Admission packages, consent forms and indicated in workflow tasks
Conducts staff meetings in coordination with Administrator. Communicates policy and procedure, protocol, regulatory and company updates/changes
Responds to email timely
Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of hospice or home health patients/clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) or other assessments as appropriate to the patient
Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care
Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services
Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors
Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency
Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns hospice or home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients
May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of hospice or home health experience
Promotes the Agency ‘s philosophy and administrative policies
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned
Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current Driver's License
Current Registered Nursing License
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
2 or more years of management experience; HH or Hospice preferred
Must meet all state specific requirements to operate as a hospice program leader
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills
Demonstrates emphasis on improving the quality of staff, systems, and environment
Obtains an understanding of federal and state regulations
Possess knowledge of patient care within Home Health or Hospice
Preferred
Supervisory experience in healthcare or a hospice setting is preferred
Benefits
Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Company sponsored life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Accident & Critical Illness
Employee Assistant Program
Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure)
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Mileage reimbursement
Performance incentive program
Continuing education opportunities
Company
Alcority
Alcority provides operational support services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Woodbury
Chief Operating Officer
Lars Kielhorn, Ph. D.
VP, Technology & CIO
Company data provided by crunchbase