Sr Director, Clinical Operations (DaVita IKC)

2800 N Loop WestSte 800, Houston, Texas, 77092-8838, United States of America

Here's what you can expect as a Sr. Director of Clinical Services at DaVita, IKC:

This position functions as the division’s clinical lead responsible for quality, education and nursing services across Integrated Kidney Care (IKC). Responsible for the implementation of programs to improve patient quality outcomes by providing training, education, project management and support for the clinical teammates within the assigned division.

As the Sr. Director of Clinical Services you are responsible for the overall management of the division’s clinical services team. Supervising clinical services teammates within assigned division including the hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development, and discharge of teammates with approval from the DVP and People Services Manager as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Participate in divisional CQI activities
• Monitor implementation and report on company initiatives
• Identify issues that require the establishment of clinical Policies and Procedures or recommend modification to existing policies and procedures
• Data collection and reporting as requested
• Monitor and report on AOR investigation process within the division
• Ensure that all new clinical teammates complete the appropriate DaVita Prep training program
• Ensure the timely completion of clinical training
• Identify specific training needs within the division and implement action plans
• Direct the implementation of training materials/revisions from the national education team
• Identify and communicate professional development needs and ensure a continuing education program is in place
• Direct and provide on-going education support at the hospital level Compliance/Regulatory
• Ensure adherence to the DaVita compliance program
• Ensure that DaVita’s training programs meet or exceed federal and/or state requirements
• Ensure that proper documentation is submitted when required to the appropriate regulatory agencies
• Provide oversight of the audit process(s) to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency in approach
• Assist in developing action plans and strategies for addressing deficiencies in partnership with operations management
• Ensure division’s compliance with all laws, regulations and practice guidelines that impact nursing practice Management and Leadership
• Provide coaching and leadership including effective performance feedback to Clinical Team
• Ensure the team is providing support for and development of the clinical preceptors
• Participate as a member of the Divisions Operations Core Team Meetings in development of strategic direction for division and ensure the development of outcome programs to support the direction
• Participate in the divisional operations review process and provide reports with analysis as requested
• Allocate resources according to divisional priorities
• Develop a collaborative and unified team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (and licensure in state of residence)
• 7 years Dialysis experience required
• 5 years in a leadership role with direct supervisory responsibilities
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor people
• Ability to utilize resources to accomplish all key metrics
• Demonstrated team building and coaching/mentoring skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt based on changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and analyze issues in the workplace and identify and implement solutions collaboratively
• In-depth understanding of facility operations and the roles of direct caregivers in mission accomplishment
• Ability to seek creative solutions to the challenges of adult learning and education and continuing education
• Proven strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across functions
• Solid reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving abilities
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Detail-oriented, yet able to drive projects forward

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits