Director OF Clinical Services

Director Of Clinical ServicesThe Director of Clinical Services (DCS) serves as the senior clinical leader for a division covering much of Virginia and West Virginia, partnering closely with the Divisional Vice President and Regional Operations leaders to drive quality, safety, and clinical performance outcomes.This role is responsible for aligning divisional clinical strategy with enterprise priorities and ensuring effective execution across all modalities. The DCS supports and develops clinical leaders, strengthens regulatory readiness, and leads focused interventions to improve patient outcomes and sustain performance.Location: Virginia Beach, Richmond, Charlottesville, VA preferred, anywhere in Virginia and West Virginia will be considered.Relocation eligible for qualified candidates!Key Responsibilities:Partner with divisional and regional leadership to establish and execute clinical strategyLead divisional alignment on quality, safety, and patient outcome goalsEnsure effective rollout and adoption of clinical initiatives and improvement plansMonitor performance metrics and drive measurable, sustained improvementPromote a culture of safety and accountability across Clinical Services teamsSupport safety response efforts, including preparation for regulatory surveys and readiness activitiesProvide leadership support during significant safety events or regulatory reviewsEnsure adherence to state and federal regulatory standardsIdentify performance gaps through data analysis and clinical dashboardsPartner with Operations and Home Therapies leaders to implement corrective action plansSupport clinical leadership in driving improvement in underperforming areasMonitor progress to ensure long-term stabilization of clinical outcomesCoach and develop Managers of Clinical ServicesFoster a culture of continuous learning and professional growthSupport succession planning and leadership bench development across the divisionPromote collaboration and accountability across clinical and operational teamsRequired:Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor's 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 OutlookPreferred:Bachelor's or Master's Degree Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.Experience in dialysis or nephrology.Certification in healthcare quality or patient safety.Experience managing remote teammates.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current RN license in state of practice with no Board of Nursing disciplinary actions. Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance in the state of residence.Travel and Time RequirementsRegional travel up to 50% of the time, 1 overnight trip a monthAvailability for evening and weekend work as neededOn-site presence in facilities 2-3 days per weekAdditional RequirementsLanguage Skills: Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.ADA/Reasonable Accommodations: DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Physical and/or Mental functions of a position.Work Environment: Level III – Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers or printers, light traffic). No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous conditions.Visual: Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position. May be required to demonstrate the ability to differentiate colors on a test strip.Physical Demands: Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following activities:Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions.Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals.