Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Director of Nursing

Company: Elara Caring
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: October 31, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Director of Nursing for a nursing job in Clinton Township, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Director of Nursing - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as Branch Director. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Branch Director with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? - Work in a collaborative environment. - Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference - Competitive compensation package - Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost - Opportunities for advancement - Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits - 401(K) with employer match - Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement - Pet insurance As a Branch Director, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Operational Responsibilities: - Organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of a branch. - Oversees the implementation and oversight of all patient care programs for a branch and achievement of both clinical and administrative outcomes. - Oversees for the financial performance of the branch. - Ensures adequate staffing levels at branch locations to meet patient needs. - Ensures compliance of current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes. Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems. Compliance Responsibilities: - Ensures all documentation is accurate, complete, timely and adheres to Medicare guidelines. - Assures compliance with the requirements of state licensure, Medicare certification, and any other applicable oversight agencies through policy and procedure development, staff education, and ongoing monitoring activities. - Demonstrates familiarity and understanding of national standards of care, state licensure, and federal conditions of participation. - Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient’s Bill of Rights and upholds patient’s rights. Leadership & Professionalism: - Directs all aspects of operations and care delivery in accordance with the mission and values, legal and regulatory requirements, payer and accreditation standards, customer expectations, and agency policy. - Approves and submits time and attendance files to payroll for processing, including final review of inputs (e.g., visits, mileage, hours worked, etc.) and corresponding rates (e.g., hourly rate, mileage reimbursement rate, pay-per-point scale, etc.). - Implements the organization’s strategic and growth-related plans. - Conducts staff performance appraisals accurately and in accordance with Elara Caring policy. - Other duties as assigned to support the changing needs of the business. What is Required? - Associates Degree in Healthcare or related field is required. - 1 year of experience in supervisory or administrative home health or related program required. To the extent a Branch Director is the designated Alternate Administrator for a provider number, certain state specific qualifications may apply. - 2 years home health experience preferred. - Current state license as required by state or federal guidance. - Advanced clinical skills - Advanced Functional Business and management skills including time management, human and financial resources, managing budgets, etc. - Proficiency with computer and technology programs including MS office Suite, Homecare Homebase, and Workday - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to develop trusted relationships and networks across multiple levels including supervisory and leadership. LI-TR1 We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to . Elara Caring Job ID JR-128983. Posted job title: Branch Director Home Health About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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