GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Branch Supervisor is responsible for supervision of nursing staff and assisting with general office operations. Supervises the activities of assigned staff. Participates in the formulation policy and procedures. Evaluates, assesses, recommends, and implements improvements in services as approved by the branch manager. Reports to the Branch Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews applicants and participates in the selection of staff.

• Evaluates the performance of staff and initiates disciplinary actions or termination of staff members as necessary.

• Supervises assigned staff to ensure compliance with regulatory and financial outcomes and monitors the quality of care provided.

• Assists education coordinators with the development and implementation of continuing education for Home Health Care staff.

• Participates in research studies and other projects related to home health care.

• In the team leader’s absence plans and coordinates case load management with team members according to client needs, the nurse’s caseload and physicians orders.

• Plans and conducts team meetings and provides input related to in-services needed by team members.

• Assists in orienting new staff and students by assigning cases according to skill level and case load.

• Reviews records and participates on Clinical Record Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. Responsible for improvement in clinical outcomes and documentation based on audit results.

• Provides input in team planning and daily operations.

• Participates in the quality improvement process in attainment of system and Home Health Care goals.

• Serves as a resource for team members, clients, medical staff and other professionals regarding home health care services.

• Responsible for operations of the branch office in the branch manager’s absence.

• Serves on divisional, corporate, and/or professional committees as required.

• Promotes and ensures Home Health Care’s commitment to cultural diversity.

• Promotes and ensures Home Health Care’s commitment to continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of a registered nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is highly preferred; Master’s degree is desirable.

• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, including one (1) year of progressive responsibility in home health care, is required.

• Interpersonal and customer services skills to interact effectively with individuals from cultural & socioeconomic backgrounds required.

• Visual/hearing/verbal ability to communicate with staff and external agencies required.

• Knowledge and ability to provide guidance and supervision to assigned staff required.

• Written and verbal communication skills required to effectively interact with all levels of customers.

• Must be able to lift, carry, transport, and move clients, if needed.

• Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.

• Must possess a current State of Michigan driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan is required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: HHC Manager - Southfield

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.