Director, Clinical Services

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Over the last decade we set out to be the worlds greatest dialysis company and over the next decade were poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village youre joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

The Director Clinical Services and Operations is a senior clinical leader responsible for shaping and executing clinical strategies across the division. This role partners closely with divisional and operational leaders to drive measurable improvements in quality safety and patient outcomes. The DCS leads through influence accountability and talent development ensuring clinical initiatives translate into sustainable results across all modalities.

This is an opportunity for a strategic outcome-driven clinical leader who thrives in complex environments and is energized by driving system-level improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safety Response & Readiness

• Lead divisional readiness for safety events and regulatory oversight ensuring strong systems timely response and sustained compliance

• Hold Clinical Services Managers accountable for core safety responsibilities and consistent execution of safety processes

• Provide on-site leadership during significant safety events or regulatory surveys (including CMS and CLUE)

Clinical Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead coach and develop Clinical Services Managers to deliver strong clinical and operational performance

• Address performance gaps through targeted coaching and relationship management

• Build a strong leadership bench by supporting development planning growth opportunities and succession readiness

• Identify and prioritize clinical outliers and performance opportunities with the greatest impact on patient care and outcomes

• Partner with Operations and Home leaders to design and execute improvement strategies

• Allocate resources strategically to maximize clinical value and safety outcomes

• Align teams across the division to deliver consistent high-quality results across all modalities

Clinical Strategy & Execution

• Partner with the Divisional Vice President to set the clinical vision and strategic priorities for the division

• Translate strategy into actionable initiatives with clear ownership timelines and measurable outcomes

• Lead execution of clinical initiatives ensuring accountability and sustained performance improvement

• Monitor progress and adjust strategy based on data outcomes and evolving business needs

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field

• Minimum of 8-10 years of clinical experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred:

• Masters degree in nursing Healthcare Administration or related field.

• Experience in dialysis or nephrology.

• Certification in healthcare quality or patient safety.

• Experience managing remote teammates.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
A community first company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health your financial well-being and your future.
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Join us as we pursue our vision To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen.

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What Well Provide:

More than just pay our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical dental vision 401(k) match paid time off PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: Family resources EAP counseling sessions access Headspace backup child and elder care maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVitas online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as a place where I belong. Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

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