Director, Clinical Services

DaVita Kidney Care

Senior clinical leader driving measurable improvements in quality, safety, and patient outcomes at DaVita. Leading Clinical Services Managers to ensure sustained compliance and operational performance.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $128,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)
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
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Outlook
Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Experience in dialysis or nephrology.
Certification in healthcare quality or patient safety.
Experience managing remote teammates.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical experienceregulatory requirementsquality improvement processespatient safetydialysisnephrology

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingrelationship managementstrategic planning

Certifications

healthcare quality certificationpatient safety certification