Director of Nursing – Personal Care Services

Elara Capital

. Lead, mentor, and develop clinical teams .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeHempstead • New York • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical operations management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within home care settings. Proficient in improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies while ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Operations ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipRegistered Nurse LicensureMedicare/Medicaid Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation ReviewQuality Metrics AnalysisIncident ManagementPerformance EvaluationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse Licensure

Industry Keywords

Home CareHCBS/PCS RegulationsPatient-Centered CareAccreditation StandardsHealthcare Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop clinical teams
Oversee clinical operations across assigned branches or markets
Implement and support clinical programs that improve patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and payer performance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, accreditation, and Elara Caring clinical standards, policies, and HIPAA regulations
Review clinical documentation and quality metrics
Partner with operational and clinical leadership on process improvements, organizational efficiencies, and strategic growth initiatives
Monitor staffing, productivity, and clinical capacity
Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate clinical team members
Conduct performance evaluations and address performance concerns through coaching and corrective action
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
Monitor financial, operational, and clinical performance indicators
Build relationships with community partners, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies
Communicate with employees, patients, referral partners, and leadership while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
Champion Elara Caring’s mission, vision, and values
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Required Registered Nurse licensure/certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable personal transportation to perform job duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family bereavement leave
Pet bereavement leave
Pet insurance