Michigan Home Health Regional Administrator (RN)

Elara Caring•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse Regional Administrator to lead branch operations across an assigned region in Michigan. The role guides branch leaders and teams while supporting clinical quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and sustainable growth. The administrator partners with clinical and operational leaders to address challenges, support clinicians, and help ensure patients receive high-quality care at home. Skilled home health experience and regular regional travel are required. The position also requires phone availability and participation in scheduled on-call rotations.

Requirements

Current Michigan RN licensure appropriate to the role and applicable state and federal requirements.
At least 3 years of home healthcare experience, including OASIS documentation and quality review.
At least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health or a related healthcare program.
Working knowledge of national standards of care and state licensure requirements.
Ability to travel regularly and frequently to offices throughout the assigned region.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of supervisory or administrative experience in home health or a related healthcare program is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Total Performance Scores (TPS), Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), surveys, and STAR Ratings.
OASIS certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations across assigned branches, aligning care delivery with the company mission, policies, and performance goals.
Serve as a liaison between branch teams, leadership, and the governing body.
Partner with branch leaders to maintain staffing levels that meet patient needs.
Coach and evaluate staff, promote accountability, and support professional growth.
Identify opportunities to improve programs and services and recommend changes to the Area Vice President.
Develop and maintain branch emergency preparedness plans.
Maintain phone availability and participate in scheduled on-call rotations.
Oversee patient care programs and achievement of clinical and administrative outcomes.
Maintain compliance with state licensure requirements, Medicare certification, federal Conditions of Participation, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, timely, and consistent with Medicare guidelines.
Oversee utilization review and monitor changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement requirements.
Lead survey readiness, coordinate plans of correction, and monitor follow-through.
Ensure branches implement Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) recommendations.
Investigate complaints, resolve concerns, correct deficiencies, and communicate findings to the Area Vice President.
Protect patient and employee privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Oversee financial performance for branches operating under the assigned provider number.
Implement effective budgeting and accounting practices that support safe, quality patient care.
Identify and report potential payment or coverage concerns.
Execute strategic and growth plans and participate in key account development and review meetings.
Review and approve payroll submissions, including visits, hours, mileage, and applicable pay rates.
Ensure public-facing information and materials are accurate.
Support additional operational initiatives and projects as assigned.