What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator position at NHC and Affiliates?
Position: Administrator
NHC HomeCare Knoxville is looking for an Administrator to join our team! A qualified Registered Nurse/HomeCare Administrator hired by the Regional Administrator, approved by the Director of Operations and Vice President, HomeCare and appointed by the Governing Body to administer, direct and coordinate the activities of the HomeCare agency.
Qualifications:
- Administrators hired prior to January 13, 2018:
- Is a licensed physician or Registered Nurse in the state where the agency is located, with at least 2 years supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or related health programs; or
- Has training and experience in health service administration and at least 1 year supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or related health care program.
- Administrators hired on or after January 13, 2018:
- Is a licensed physician or Registered Nurse or holds an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s)
AND
- Has experience in health service administration, with at least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health care program.
- General:
- Current, unencumbered professional license, if applicable;
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and direct an efficient work team;
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills;
- Commitment to excellence in patient care outcomes and satisfaction, partner satisfaction, effective operational and financial performance;
- Current Driver’s License, car insurance, and good driving record; and
- Able to meet Background Screening requirements.
Administrator Position Highlights:
- Overall responsibility and authority for all day to day operations of the agency including administrative and leadership functions.
- Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
- Is available during all operating hours (physically present at the agency or available by phone or other electronic means).
- In his or her absence, has authorized, in writing, a pre-designated qualified person approved by the Governing Body (typically, the Clinical Manager) who must be available during any operating hours that the Administrator is not available and who assumes the same obligations and responsibilities as the Administrator.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/careers/
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE