HRDS Director

Position Summary This position provides the development, management, and implementation of the following statewide programs: Nurse Aide Registry, Long Term Care Facility Licensure, Certificate of Need, Jail Inspection, Home Care Administrator Registry; Certification of Workplace Medical Plans; and Screening and Determination Unit for Fingerprint Based Background Checks in Long Term Care. The position will lead multiple programs to ensure operations are consistent with statutory and rule authority, consistently working with managers and staff to evaluate processes and develop improvements to efficiency and effectiveness.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Coach, train, mentor and evaluate Program Directors in the formulation of policies, procedures, standards, and program evaluation methods for the following program responsibilities: certification of nurse aides and home care administrators, and review training curricula and testing modalities for these occupations; license long term care health care providers; conduct inspections of nurse aide training programs, workplace medical plans, and jails; and respond and investigate complaints under their jurisdiction.
• Study federal and state legislation and rule for precedent and best practice pertaining to OK-LTCBCP, explore finance methods; develop finance models; draft legislation; identify legislative supporters; prepare reports and talking points for legislators; present to legislators on proposed legislation.
• Facilitate collective and individual meetings with long term care industry leaders, association executives; affected state agency program managers, and citizen advocates in the development of and implementation of the OK-LTCBCP.
• Co-chair with the Deputy Commissioner for PHS the agency's Mandates Strategic Action Team; charged with the identification of agency mandates in statute, rule and contract; assessment of agency mandate compliance; reporting; and facilitate the development and implementation of agency quality improvement programs toward 100% mandate compliance.
• Review and approve staff Certificate of Need Investigation Reports and Orders for the acquisition or construction of nursing homes and psychiatric hospitals, submit final report and order to Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner with recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Review and approve issuance of notice of violation with Deputy Commissioner and Office of General Counsel.
• Prepare OK-LTCBCP grant annual budget and submit quarterly activity and financial reports. (3-year program initiation grant of 2.7 million dollars).
• Propose and consent to settlement terms for consent orders for denied CN's and notices of violation.
• Agency Rule Liaison to Secretary of State; ensure all agency rule promulgation conforms to statute and rule under the Administrative Procedures Act; develop and implement agency policy on rulemaking, chair the agency rulemaking policy team; consult with agency program managers on rule drafting.
• Respond to written and verbal inquiries from the governor's staff, legislators and their staff, attorneys representing health care providers, leaders of state and national health care agencies and associations, peers in other states; law enforcement agencies, state agency administrators, their staff and attorneys, and the public, regarding statute, rule, and policy pertaining to program operations both orally and in writing.
• Study proposed federal and state legislation and advise the Deputy Commissioner regarding its possible effect on HRDS programs; draft and/or recommend needed legislation and rule; prepare reports for legislators on fiscal and programmatic impacts.
• Present to legislative committees, advisory and health care provider association boards, health care provider conventions, and at national conferences, on various topics pertaining to program operations, and policy developments.
• Advise the Deputy Commissioner on administrative matters; participate in the formulation of programs and special projects.
• Coach, train, mentor and evaluate Program Directors in the supervision of their employees.
• Direct the collection and evaluation of program and public health data; assess for trends in public health and program operations; respond with needed policy initiatives.
• Supervise a Health Planner charged with supporting the Mandates Strategic Action Team through policy needs assessment and development, establishment of performance standards for evaluation of compliance with mandates, and reporting on mandate compliance.
• Review and assist in revising program budgets, drafting fee structures in rules, and appropriating funds to program areas.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education And Experience

A bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional supervisory, managerial, consultative or administrative experience in public health, public administration, or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience for each year of required education. No substitution is allowed for the required professional experience. Preference for applicants with experience in state and federal laws and rules.

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of strategic planning process elements and requirements for effective results-oriented business planning; knowledge of and ability to interact with, solve problems and communicate results to individuals with diverse backgrounds; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; to establish work priorities and work independently; to effectively coordinate detailed planning process involving management staff; to interact effectively with a variety of external and internal partners; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency staff, federal partners and the public. Required knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled setting and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires a long period of sitting and daily use of the computer and phone. Travel may be required.