Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director of Nursing for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

• 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:

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 Director of Licensing & Regulatory Compliance. 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 delivering unparalleled care, we need a Director of Licensing & Regulatory Compliance with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules

• 1:1 patient care

• Supportive and collaborative environment

• Competitive compensation package

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees

• 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 Director of Licensing & Regulatory Compliance, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Compliance team

• Oversee all regulatory filings across Elara, including license renewals, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, CLIA renewals, and revalidations ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to submission to Compliance, Privacy & Safety officer

• Maintain centralized tracking system to monitor filing deadlines, license renewals, and related regulatory requirements ensuring proactive completion

• Communicate status updates on licensure and enrollment regularly with de novo and Business Development team

• Builds strong relationships with administrators and cross functional leadership/teams to support compliance

• Leads regulatory oversight for all de novo locations and acquisition activities including application management, licensure, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, CLIA filings, and CHOW transactions

• Directs due diligence process for potential acquisitions, collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify risks and meet regulatory obligations

• Develops and maintains policies, procedure and operational processes related to licensure in accordance with state, federal and company standards

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required?

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration or related field is required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 5+ years of healthcare regulatory experience in a Home Health or Hospice licensing or credentialing role is required

• 3+ years of leadership experience is required

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 10%

• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the State

• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift at least 25lbs

• Move equipment and supplies necessary for job functions

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.

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Elara Caring Job ID #J​R​-​1​2​9​6​4​1. Posted job title: Director of Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

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.