Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program - RN

Pennant Services • Snohomish, WA

2d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The CCO-in-Training (CCIT) Program is a paid, full-time executive leadership development program that prepares outstanding clinical leaders for the opportunity to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting. The program is described as lasting 12 weeks, while the posting’s introduction characterizes the on-site opportunity in Washington as a 6- to 12-week program.

Participants gain hands-on experience in financial operations, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership. The program is intended to build the skills and business understanding needed to move into a strategic Director of Clinical Services (DCS) role. Participants are expected to complete classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities, and to travel for training and shadowing. Upon successful completion, participants must be willing and able to relocate based on opportunities and business needs. Compensation during training is $90,000–$120,000. Salary may be renegotiated if the participant completes the program and receives an offer for a DCS role with a Pennant-affiliated agency; that role is also eligible for incentives and merit-based bonuses.

Cornerstone is part of The Pennant Group family and provides personalized home health, hospice, and home care services. Pennant’s affiliated network has more than 250 locations across 18 states. Pennant Services provides clinical, legal, accounting, IT, and HR support to affiliated teams. The organization describes its culture as grounded in CAPLICO values and local leadership, ownership, accountability, and growth.

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 the 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, with the ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.
• Learning agility and coachability, including the ability to seek, receive, and apply feedback.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs upon successful program completion.
• Ability to travel throughout the program for training, shadowing, and leadership development events.
• Commitment to engage fully in all program requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid leadership development program.
• Eligibility for incentives and merit-based bonuses in the DCS position after successful completion of the program and receiving an offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed