Location: Teammate can be based in California, Washington, Oregon or Utah. Teammate can work from home when not traveling. Position requires 40-50% travel.
Here's what you can expect as a Director of Clinical Services at DaVita:
This position functions as the division’s clinical lead responsible for quality, education and nursing services across our Frontier Acutes Division. The portfolio of the Division includes110 hospital partner sites located in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Utah. Majority of the portfolio is in Northern California. As the DCS you are responsible for the implementation of programs to improve patient quality outcomes by providing training, education, project management and support for the clinical teammates within the Frontier Acutes division.
As the Director of Clinical Services, you are responsible for the overall management of Frontier Acutes clinical services team. Supervising clinical services teammates within assigned division including the hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development, and discharge of teammates with approval from the DVP and People Services Manager as needed
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.
Participate in divisional Continuous Quality Improvement activities
Develop clinical strategy to align operations and clinical services to deliver top in class clinical outcomes
Monitor implementation and report on company initiatives within the Division
Identify issues that require the establishment of clinical Policies and Procedures or recommend modification to existing Policies & Procedures to meet the needs of care delivery
Build cross-functional teams to deliver the needs of the clinical strategy
Data collection and reporting as requested
Monitor and report on Risk Event Management investigation process within the division and partner to develop
Identify specific training needs to elevate the care within the Division and implement action plans to deliver
Direct the implementation of training materials/revisions from the national education team
Ensure a continuing education program is in place to foster professional development
Ensure adherence to the DaVita compliance program
Ensure that DaVita’s training programs meet or exceed federal and/or state requirements
Provide oversight of the audit process(s) to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency in approach
Assist in developing action plans and strategies for addressing deficiencies in partnership with operations management
Ensure division’s compliance with all laws, regulations and practice guidelines that impact nursing practice Management and Leadership
Provide coaching and leadership including effective performance feedback to Clinical Services Team
Ensure the clinical team is providing support for and development of preceptors.
Participate as a member of the Divisions Operations Core Team Meetings in development of strategic direction for division and ensure the development of outcome programs to support the direction
Participate in the divisional operations review process and provide reports with analysis as requested
Allocate resources according to divisional priorities
Develop a collaborative and unified team
REQUIREMENTS:
Active RN License is required
Bachelor’s degree required but licensed clinical professional accepted (RD equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years in a clinical leadership role with direct supervisory responsibilities
Dialysis experience preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor people
Ability to utilize resources to accomplish all key metrics
Demonstrated team building and coaching/mentoring skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt based on changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and analyze issues in the workplace and identify and implement solutions collaboratively
In-depth understanding of facility operations and the roles of direct caregivers in mission accomplishment
Ability to seek creative solutions to the challenges of adult learning and education and continuing education
Proven strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across functions
Solid reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving abilities
Ability to delegate appropriately
Detail-oriented, yet able to drive projects forward
Travel 40-50%
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.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We’ll 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 DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary/ Wage Range
$120,000.00 - $170,000.00 / yearCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.