Clinical Director-RN

IVY FERTILITY•New York, NY

28d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Fertility Center (SDFC) is a leading fertility practice dedicated to helping individuals and families build their futures through compassionate, innovative, and personalized care. With multiple locations and a growing team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, and support staff, we are committed to clinical excellence and an outstanding patient experience. The Clinical Director-RN provides leadership and oversight of all clinical operations across the practice. Reporting to the Practice Director, this role ensures safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care while supporting and developing clinical staff. The Clinical Director partners closely with physicians, laboratory leadership, and administration to optimize clinical workflows, support practice growth, and uphold SDFC’s standards of care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in New York (BSN preferred)
5+ years of clinical nursing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role
Experience in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), IVF, or women’s health
Working knowledge of clinical regulatory and accreditation standards, including SART and FDA requirements
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field
Experience managing multi-site clinical teams
Experience leading EMR transitions or implementations
Familiarity with donor egg, gestational carrier, and third-party reproduction workflows

Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinical operations, including nursing, medical assistants, IVF coordinators, and ultrasonography staff
Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements
Ensure appropriate clinical staffing and coverage across all locations
Monitor patient flow, scheduling, and cycle management to maintain efficiency and timely access to care
Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex patient care issues
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, as well as standards from CLIA, CAP, SART, ASRM, and other relevant governing bodies
Manage SART reporting and membership requirements, including accurate and timely data submission, and oversee compliance with FDA regulations for donor tissue and third-party reproduction, including donor eligibility determination, screening and testing documentation, and recordkeeping
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Oversee clinical documentation standards, incident reporting, and corrective action processes
Prepare the clinical team for audits, inspections, and accreditation activities
Oversee medication safety, infection control, and patient safety practices
Recruit, hire, onboard, and train clinical staff
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team culture
Ensure clinical staff maintain required licenses, certifications, and competencies
Partner with physicians to align clinical processes with provider needs and patient care goals
Work with laboratory leadership to coordinate IVF cycle workflows, donor and surrogacy programs, and third-party reproduction processes
Collaborate with administration, front office, billing, and patient care teams to deliver a seamless patient experience
Address patient clinical concerns and escalations with empathy and professionalism
Serve as a clinical lead for EMR implementation, optimization, and staff training
Use clinical and operational data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and support strategic planning
Contribute to practice growth initiatives, including new locations, services, and programs
Other duties as assigned.