Director, Clinical Services – Hospital Services

DaVita Kidney Care

Director of Clinical Services overseeing DaVita's Hospital Services Group. Focused on clinical quality, safety, and operational performance across multiple locations.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRichmond • District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $128,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with divisional and regional leadership to establish and execute clinical strategy
Lead divisional alignment on quality, safety, and patient outcome goals
Ensure effective rollout and adoption of clinical initiatives and improvement plans
Monitor performance metrics and drive measurable, sustained improvement
Promote a culture of safety and accountability across Clinical Services teams
Support safety response efforts, including preparation for regulatory surveys and readiness activities
Provide leadership support during significant safety events or regulatory reviews
Ensure adherence to state and federal regulatory standards
Identify performance gaps through data analysis and clinical dashboards
Coach and develop Managers of Clinical Services
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Support succession planning and leadership bench development across the division
Promote collaboration and accountability across clinical and operational teams

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace ® , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
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 strategyquality improvement processesdata analysisperformance metricsregulatory standardssafety response effortsclinical dashboardssuccession planningleadership development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitycoachingcontinuous learningprofessional growth

Certifications

RN license