VNS Health · 2 months ago
Branch Director
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. The Branch Director oversees the clinical, financial, and quality operations of a designated branch, ensuring compliance with regulations and executing plans to meet various performance metrics.
CharityHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversees the execution of plans designed to meet identified metrics, including financial, clinical, quality, customer experience and others as applicable
Evaluates branch operations; analyzes trends in volume, utilization, and other business drivers to understand the impact these factors have on financial performance. Recommends and implements operational changes based on analysis
Works with Vice President to ensure branch targets are met
Ensures that plans of care are individualized and appropriate, executed as written, and reassessed by the appropriate health care professional
Oversees Clinical Chart Reviews and HR/Operations Audits. Develops corrective plans and reviews with leadership; implements plans as appropriate
Completes and distributes Weekly Audit Report to leadership. Identifies trends and areas of concern; makes recommendations for improvements and executes approved plan
Ensures readiness for on-site surveys and other external audits
Reviews and approves accounts payable
Ensures that end of episode billing is completed timely and outstanding claims are kept to a minimum
Ensures deficiencies related to the internal and external audits are addressed and corrected per action plans
Audits and approves visit and non-visit payroll activities in HCHB; creates payroll batches each pay period
Completes, reviews, and processes evaluation packets, OASIS and 485s. Reviews data submitted to ensure accuracy; follows up on any documentation that requires correction as required for team backup
Approves all non-admissions prior to the non-admit decision being made by the office or field staff. Reviews and processes Non-Admits if a visit is made and the determination is made to pay for the visit
Leads weekly IDT meetings to review/discuss patient status/issues. Determines if patients that are planned for discharge meet the requirements for Management and Evaluation or any other skilled service
Participates in review process of ADRs and Denials and ensures timely submission
Monitors referral/intake dashboards and reports. Works collaboratively with the Business Development team to achieve targets
Monitors staff action screens
Ensures adequate staffing on weekday, weekends and holidays
Collaborates with Quality Improvement to monitor complaints/incidents and other quality metrics
Participates in Business Development initiatives, as needed
Performs all duties inherent in a senior managerial role. Approves staff training, hiring, promotions, terminations and salary actions. Prepares and ensure adherence to the department budget
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent work experience
Minimum of six years of nursing experience in community health
Minimum of two years managerial experience
Prior utilization management or care management experience
Thorough knowledge of home care regulations and clinical practice
Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills
Proficient with personal computers, including MS Word, Excel
Preferred
Knowledge of training and adult learning techniques
Company
VNS Health
VNS Health provides home care, hospice care, and behavioral health services.
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