CCO In Training, Director of Clinical Services - RN

Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice•Tucson, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CCO-in-Training (CCIT) Program is a paid, full-time, 6-to-12-week leadership development program (described as 12 weeks) for future home health and/or hospice clinical leaders. The program prepares participants to lead and manage clinical services and teams, with the goal of developing them for a Director of Clinical Services (DCS) opportunity at a Pennant-affiliated agency. Participants gain hands-on experience in financial and operational matters, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership. The position is on-site in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or Colorado, with travel during the program and willingness to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs after successful completion. Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, provides compassionate, personalized care to patients and families at home. Pennant’s affiliated network includes more than 250 locations across 18 states in home health, hospice, and senior living. Pennant Services provides clinical, legal, accounting, IT, and HR support to its teams. The company describes its culture through the CAPLICO values: Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebrate, and Ownership. Compensation during the training program is $90,000–$120,000. Salary may be renegotiated following successful completion of the program and an offer to join a Pennant-affiliated agency as a Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where services are rendered, maintained throughout employment.
At least two years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice.
Current nationally accredited CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
Understanding of and commitment to ethical and professional standards established by the applicable nursing licensure board.
Genuine desire to pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services role.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.
Ability to learn quickly, receive and apply feedback, and pursue continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Alignment with Pennant's CAPLICO core values and commitment to local leadership, ownership, accountability, and growth.
Ability to travel throughout the program and willingness and ability to relocate after successful program completion based on opportunities and business needs.
Commitment to engage in all program requirements.

Responsibilities

Participate fully in classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities.
Gain practical experience in financial operations, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership.
Travel for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events.
Upon successful completion, be willing and able to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs.
Develop the skills and understanding needed to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting.