Director of Clinical Services (RN Required)

Pennant Group • Peoria, AZ

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services (RN) leads home health clinical operations, mentors and develops nursing teams, drives quality outcomes, and helps shape exceptional patient care. The role oversees patient care services, clinical operations, staffing, workforce planning, and team performance while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements. The Director also partners with executive leadership on budgeting, census management, and operational efficiency; builds healthcare referral relationships; and serves as Alternate Administrator, providing leadership coverage when needed.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Arizona.
• Supervisory or nurse management experience leading clinical teams in home health, or extensive critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Home Health regulations, clinical operations, quality improvement, and compliance standards.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all direct and indirect patient care services.
• Mentor, coach, and support Clinical Supervisors and clinical staff to drive patient outcomes.
• Manage clinical operations, staffing, workforce planning, and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Oversee clinical documentation, patient records, reporting, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Drive Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs and performance metrics.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, census management, and operational efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain clinical talent.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, ongoing education, and competency programs.
• Build and strengthen referral relationships within the healthcare community.
• Serve as Alternate Administrator and provide leadership coverage when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA / HSA.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development, continuing education, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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