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Base Pay Range $112,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
Posting Date 10/30/2025
Location: 1150 Lake Hearn Dr, NeSte 100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30342-1566, United States of America
General Purpose of the Job The Director, Clinical Services (DCS) serves as a strategic driver of clinical excellence. Empowering Clinical Services teams by driving accountability for safety response/readiness, developing talent through coaching, leading clinical outlier support initiatives across their division, and setting clinical strategy in partnership with divisional leaders. This role ensures alignment on quality improvement plans, regulatory compliance, strategic execution of clinical initiatives, and measurable outcomes in quality, safety, and patient care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Safety Response & Readiness:
Drive accountability with Clinical Services Managers to their core safety responsibilities; ensure timely completion of Safety Snapshots. Provide on-site support for large safety issues or Immediate Jeopardy surveys (CMS + CLUE).
Coaching & Talent Management:
Drive accountability with MCS team to performance outcomes. Coach MCS where underperforming or struggling with difficult relationships. Create space for regular development conversations; advocate for TM growth opportunities/succession planning.
Driving Clinical Outlier Support:
Drive prioritized process execution for opportunity areas in partnership with Operations & Home leaders. Resource priorities by largest value to clinical excellence. Rally MCS team across Division to drive clinical outcomes/safety for all modalities. Collaborate with Operations leaders to drive accountability where appropriate.
Sets Clinical Strategy for Division:
Lead Division’s Clinical Landscape/strategic alignment on outcomes/quality/safety in partnership with DVP. Execute rollout of clinical initiatives/action plans; ensure accountability/measurable outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing 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.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Required: 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.
Preferred: Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or similar.
CPR & ANNA certification.
Currently hold or previously have held CNN, CSN, or Bonet Certification.
Travel and Time Requirements
Regional travel up to 50% of the time.
Availability for evening and weekend work as needed.
On-site presence in facilities 2-3 days/week.
Additional Requirements Language Skills: Fluent in written and verbal skills necessary to perform core functions. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations: DaVita provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment Level III – Moderate noise. No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Vision adequate, ability to differentiate colors on a test strip. Physical demands include ability to lift 5–50 lbs unassisted and typical range of motion.
What We’ll Provide
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, etc.
Professional development: Virtual leadership and development courses via DaVita’s StarLearning platform.
Equal Opportunity Employer DaVita is an equal opportunity workplace and complies 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.
Salary Range and Compensation Details The Salary Range for the role is $112,000.00 - $165,000.00/year. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Additional details and local wage information are available at DaVita.jobs/WageRates.
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Director, Clinical Services
role at
DaVita Kidney Care .
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by DaVita Kidney Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $112,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
Posting Date 10/30/2025
Location: 1150 Lake Hearn Dr, NeSte 100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30342-1566, United States of America
General Purpose of the Job The Director, Clinical Services (DCS) serves as a strategic driver of clinical excellence. Empowering Clinical Services teams by driving accountability for safety response/readiness, developing talent through coaching, leading clinical outlier support initiatives across their division, and setting clinical strategy in partnership with divisional leaders. This role ensures alignment on quality improvement plans, regulatory compliance, strategic execution of clinical initiatives, and measurable outcomes in quality, safety, and patient care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Safety Response & Readiness:
Drive accountability with Clinical Services Managers to their core safety responsibilities; ensure timely completion of Safety Snapshots. Provide on-site support for large safety issues or Immediate Jeopardy surveys (CMS + CLUE).
Coaching & Talent Management:
Drive accountability with MCS team to performance outcomes. Coach MCS where underperforming or struggling with difficult relationships. Create space for regular development conversations; advocate for TM growth opportunities/succession planning.
Driving Clinical Outlier Support:
Drive prioritized process execution for opportunity areas in partnership with Operations & Home leaders. Resource priorities by largest value to clinical excellence. Rally MCS team across Division to drive clinical outcomes/safety for all modalities. Collaborate with Operations leaders to drive accountability where appropriate.
Sets Clinical Strategy for Division:
Lead Division’s Clinical Landscape/strategic alignment on outcomes/quality/safety in partnership with DVP. Execute rollout of clinical initiatives/action plans; ensure accountability/measurable outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing 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.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Required: 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.
Preferred: Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or similar.
CPR & ANNA certification.
Currently hold or previously have held CNN, CSN, or Bonet Certification.
Travel and Time Requirements
Regional travel up to 50% of the time.
Availability for evening and weekend work as needed.
On-site presence in facilities 2-3 days/week.
Additional Requirements Language Skills: Fluent in written and verbal skills necessary to perform core functions. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations: DaVita provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment Level III – Moderate noise. No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Vision adequate, ability to differentiate colors on a test strip. Physical demands include ability to lift 5–50 lbs unassisted and typical range of motion.
What We’ll Provide
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, etc.
Professional development: Virtual leadership and development courses via DaVita’s StarLearning platform.
Equal Opportunity Employer DaVita is an equal opportunity workplace and complies 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.
Salary Range and Compensation Details The Salary Range for the role is $112,000.00 - $165,000.00/year. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Additional details and local wage information are available at DaVita.jobs/WageRates.
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