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:

RN Hospice Director

Lead with Compassion, Drive Impact, and Shape the Future of Care!

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where it matters most—at home. We provide care to over 60,000 patients every day in their preferred home setting, and we’re seeking a dynamic leader to continue this mission of compassion. As a RN Executive Director/ RN Branch Director , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of home-based care while leading a passionate team of healthcare providers. This is more than a job; it’s your opportunity to make a lasting difference in patients' lives, empower a dedicated team, and be part of an industry leader in delivering exceptional care.

Ready to Join a Growing Mission?
If you're driven by the power to impact lives and lead with passion, this is your moment. Apply today and become a key player in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your leadership will drive change and improve care for thousands of patients.

Why Elara Caring?

Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, teamwork-driven environment where every voice is heard.

Make a Real Impact: Your leadership will directly affect the quality of care delivered to patients across your branch.

Outstanding Compensation Package: Competitive salary that recognizes your expertise and leadership.

Benefits from Day One: Medical, dental, and vision benefits kick in after just 30 days.

Retirement Benefits: 401K match and paid time off for full-time staff to help you invest in your future.

Prepared and Safe: We prioritize safety with robust COVID-19 precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Key Responsibilities:
As a RN Hospice Director, you’ll have the chance to:

Lead financial operations across branches, implementing effective budgeting and accounting systems that ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

Build and maintain high-performing teams by ensuring staffing levels meet patient care demands.

Navigate and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations, resolving any payment or coverage issues.

Drive operational efficiency by overseeing utilization review and continuously improving services.

Play an active role in strategic planning for key accounts, participating in regular review meetings to ensure sustained growth and high performance.

Ensure the accuracy of public-facing information and maintain your branch’s reputation for excellence.

Step up in problem-solving, investigating complaints and deficiencies, and ensuring resolution.

Lead with innovation, identifying areas for service enhancement and developing proposals to drive improvement.

Qualifications Needed to Succeed:

5+ years of Hospice Experience: A solid background in hospice care is essential.

RN License: Current and unrestricted RN license in the state of operations.

Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading and managing teams within a Home Health or Hospice setting.

Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with Homecare HomeBase is a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field is preferred.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of operations and financial management in a matrixed environment.

Join Us and Lead with Purpose in Lafayette!

At Elara Caring, you won’t just lead—you’ll inspire, innovate, and make a profound impact on patients’ lives. Step into a leadership role that offers personal and professional fulfillment in equal measure. Apply today and be part of a future where care knows no bounds.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

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.

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