Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program - RN

Pennant Services•Tacoma, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program is a paid, full-time executive training program for registered nurses preparing to lead clinical services and teams in home health and/or hospice. The program lasts 6 to 12 weeks; the description also identifies it as a 12-week program. Trainees gain hands-on experience in financial and operational matters, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership, with the goal of developing the skills needed for a strategic DCS role at a Pennant-affiliated agency. The opportunity is on-site in Washington. Participants must be willing and able to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs after completing the program, and must travel during the program for training, shadowing, and leadership development events. Compensation during training is $90,000–$120,000. Salary may be renegotiated if the participant completes the program and is offered a DCS position; the DCS role is eligible for incentives and merit-based bonuses. Cornerstone is part of The Pennant Group family. Pennant is a network of more than 250 affiliated locations across 18 states, providing home health, hospice, and senior living services. Pennant Services provides clinical, legal, accounting, IT, and HR support. Its stated CAPLICO core values are Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, and Celebrate Ownership.

Requirements

Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where services are rendered and maintain applicable licensure requirements throughout employment.
Have at least two years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice.
Hold a current nationally accredited CPR certification.
Have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the ethical and professional standards established by the applicable nursing licensure board.
Show a genuine desire to pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services role.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.
Demonstrate learning agility and coachability, including seeking, receiving, and applying feedback for continuous improvement.
Be able to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Align with Pennant's CAPLICO core values and commitment to local leadership, ownership, accountability, and growth.
Be willing and able to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs after successful program completion.
Be able to travel throughout the program for training, shadowing, and leadership development events.
Commit to engaging fully in all program requirements.

Responsibilities

Participate fully in classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities.
Develop practical skills in financial and operational management, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership.
Attend training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events, including travel throughout the program.
Prepare to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting.