staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Director of Nursing - $70K-95K per year

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Director of Nursing for a nursing job in Nassau Bay, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Director of Nursing Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff 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: Home Health Branch Director (RN) Full-Time Lead with Purpose. Grow with Impact. At Elara Caring , we believe the best place for care is where our patients call home. Every day, our teams provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients across the country—and it all starts with strong leadership. We're looking for an experienced Home Health Branch Director (RN) who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on building culture, growing a branch, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to meet you. Why Join Elara Caring? Lead a mission-driven team that truly changes lives Competitive salary with performance-driven career growth Comprehensive onboarding and leadership support Collaborative and supportive executive leadership Opportunities for advancement within a growing national organization Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and more The opportunity to shape the future of home health in your community What You'll Do As the Branch Director , you'll provide operational and clinical leadership for your home health branch while ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and employee engagement. Operational Leadership Direct the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring efficient, compliant, and patient-centered care delivery. Lead strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, payroll verification, purchasing, and office operations. Drive branch growth through business development, community partnerships, and referral source relationships. Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and financial performance. Ensure the branch consistently meets operational, clinical, and fiscal goals. Clinical & Regulatory Excellence Maintain compliance with all Medicare, Medicaid, State, Federal, and company regulations. Ensure survey readiness and successful regulatory inspections. Promote continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction. Stay current on home health regulations, reimbursement, and industry best practices. Partner with clinical leaders to ensure outstanding patient outcomes. Leadership & Team Development Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team. Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action when appropriate. Ensure staff receive required education, compliance training, and professional development opportunities. Serve as a mentor, resource, and leader across the branch. Business Growth Build strong relationships with physicians, hospitals, case managers, and community partners. Develop referral sources and execute local market growth strategies. Promote Elara Caring throughout the community while maintaining exceptional customer service. Collaborate with regional leadership to identify opportunities for expansion and operational improvement. What We're Looking For Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience At least 1 year of Home Health leadership experience Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, home health regulations, and reimbursement Experience managing budgets, staffing, productivity, and operational performance Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop successful teams Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Reliable transportation for business travel within the assigned service area Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs The Ideal Candidate You're a leader who enjoys balancing operational strategy with people leadership. You know how to build engaged teams, navigate regulatory requirements, improve performance metrics, and develop relationships that help grow the business—all while keeping patients at the center of everything you do. If you're ready to lead a branch where your leadership directly impacts patients, clinicians, and your community, we'd love to hear from you. Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at . Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. Elara Caring Job ID JR-136924. Posted job title: Home Health Branch Director (RN) 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.