Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program - RN
About The Position
The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program is a paid, full-time, 12-week executive training program for registered nurses preparing for clinical leadership in home health and/or hospice. Participants receive hands-on training in financial and operational management, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership, with classroom learning, mentoring, field experiences, shadowing, and leadership development activities. The program is intended to prepare participants to lead clinical services and teams and potentially transition into a DCS role with a Pennant-affiliated agency after successful completion. The role is on-site in Wisconsin and requires travel during the program and willingness to relocate based on opportunities and business needs after completion. Training compensation is $90,000–$125,000. Salary may be renegotiated if the participant completes the program and is offered a DCS position, which also includes eligibility for incentives and merit-based bonuses. Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, provides home health, hospice, home care, and senior living services through a network of more than 250 affiliated locations across 18 states. Its local operating subsidiaries receive clinical, legal, accounting, IT, and HR support from Pennant Services. The organization describes its culture through CAPLICO values: Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, and Celebrate Ownership.
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 clinical leadership and develop into a Director of Clinical Services role.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.
- Learning agility and coachability, including 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.
- Ability and willingness to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs after successful program completion.
- Ability to travel during the program and fully engage in all program requirements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, shadowing, and leadership development activities.
- Develop practical skills in financial and operational management, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership.
- Prepare to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting.
- Travel throughout the program for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events.
Benefits
- Paid leadership development program
- Eligibility for incentives and merit-based bonuses in the DCS position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
