Director of Nursing

New York Coverage | Full-Time | On-Site + Field Work Salary 120-130K 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 a Director of Nursing . 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 Director of Nursing with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? 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 As a Director of Nursing , you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Lead, mentor, and develop clinical teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Oversee clinical operations across assigned branches or markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. Implement and support clinical programs that enhance patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and payer performance. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, payer, accreditation, and Elara Caring clinical standards, policies, and HIPAA regulations. Review clinical documentation and quality metrics to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Partner with operational and clinical leadership to drive process improvements, organizational efficiencies, and strategic growth initiatives. Monitor staffing, productivity, and clinical capacity to ensure appropriate coverage while supporting business growth. Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate clinical team members, creating development plans that support engagement and performance. Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance concerns through coaching and corrective action when appropriate. Collaborate with branch leadership, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Support branch readiness for state surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, including the implementation of plans of correction as needed. Monitor financial, operational, and clinical performance indicators to achieve quality, growth, productivity, and budget goals. Build strong relationships with community partners, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies to support organizational initiatives and promote Elara Caring's mission. Communicate effectively with employees, patients, referral partners, and leadership while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. Champion Elara Caring's mission, vision, and values while promoting a culture of compassion, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational success. What is Required? Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory home care and administrative experience required. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, home care benefits, policies, and procedures preferred. Strong understanding of state regulatory requirements for HCBS/PCS. Experience in incident management, investigations, and regulatory compliance. Licensure/Certification (Required): Registered Nurse Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable personal transportation to perform job duties. You will report to the Clinical Administrator or Regional Vice President. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr