<p>A home health agency in Port Charlotte, Florida is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Executive Director — the top operational and clinical leadership role for the entire home health provider. This position carries full administrative authority over day-to-day operations, patient care oversight, regulatory compliance, staff management, and agency profitability. The role offers a competitive salary range, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and the stability of a nationally scaled post-acute care organization with a defined path for professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary range of $81,776 to $122,664 annually (full-time employment; determined by local labor market, education, and experience)</li> <li>$5,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Access to development opportunities for advancement into additional roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full administrative and operational authority over a licensed home health agency serving the Port Charlotte, FL market</li> <li>Oversight of patient eligibility determinations for all referred home care cases, care planning, and supervision of total home health service delivery</li> <li>Responsibility for implementing and maintaining agency philosophy, administrative practices, goals, and policies in compliance with applicable Florida state and federal regulations</li> <li>Florida-specific regulatory note: the Executive Director may concurrently serve as Director of Nursing (DON) if the agency operates with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees and contracted personnel; if the DON serves more than two licensed home health agencies, a written alternate DON designation is required during absences</li> <li>Direct accountability for agency profitability, including revenue enhancement strategies and cost management</li> <li>Staff motivation, recruitment, and retention responsibilities across a multidisciplinary home health team</li> <li>Liaison role between agency leadership and broader organizational management and departments</li> <li>Project coordination supporting both immediate operational needs and long-range company objectives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure — Florida license required or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home healthcare or a closely related field</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or access to reliable public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and work independently with minimal oversight</li> <li>Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Charlotte is a waterfront community on Florida's Gulf Coast, situated along Charlotte Harbor and offering year-round warm weather, boating, fishing, and easy access to Gulf beaches. The area combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a growing healthcare market and a lower cost of living relative to larger Florida metros. Sarasota and Fort Myers are both within roughly 45 minutes, providing access to international airports, cultural amenities, and additional urban conveniences while maintaining the pace and affordability of a smaller Gulf Coast community.</p>