Director, Clinical Services, Hospital Services

DaVita Kidney Care • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • $128,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita Kidney Care is seeking an ambitious, operationally focused, and results-driven Leader. The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) serves as the senior clinical leader for the Hospital Services Group that has over 85 hospital programs covering the Mid-Atlantic region, partnering closely with the Divisional Vice President and Sr Director of Clinical Services leaders to drive quality, safety, and clinical performance outcomes. This role is responsible for aligning divisional clinical strategy with enterprise priorities and ensuring effective execution across all modalities. The DCS supports and develops clinical leaders, strengthens regulatory readiness, and leads focused interventions to improve patient outcomes and sustain performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Experience in dialysis or nephrology.
• Certification in healthcare quality or patient safety.
• Experience managing remote teammates.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Partner with Operations and Home Therapies leaders to implement corrective action plans
• Support clinical leadership in driving improvement in underperforming areas
• Monitor progress to ensure long-term stabilization of clinical outcomes
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Headspace®
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development programs
• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree