Area Director - Hospice

Elara Caring • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

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: Area Director of Operations 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 Area Director of Operations. 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 Area Director of Operations with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! 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 Pet insurance

Requirements

• College graduate with 2 or preferably 4-year degree in business, health administration or nursing
• Minimum three (3) years of hospice experience is preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in enterprise applications (e.g., Homecare Homebase, Workday) with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Serves as mentor to all operational team members, training and ensuring readiness for independent roles before being released from orientation.
• Provides ongoing support to office teams.
• Supports clinical operations always ensuring survey readiness
• Assists with CHAPS/Quality Improvement, including education, training, and assistance with development of process improvements to improve quality metrics.
• Drives and supports education related to documentation trends identified within PIP/TPE/ADR/Internal Reviews and ensures implementation and execution of actions plans for correction of issues identified through internal or regulatory review.
• Drives operational outcomes through management of key process, such as Bill Holds, Unverified Visits,
• Demonstrates ability to manage P&L and achieve organizational metrics.
• Supports effective and collaborative IDG’s, ensuring all disciplines are represented for the delivery of care.
• Promotes a safe environment for employees and patients as well as personal safety by recognizing and responding appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director