Hybrid Clinical Operations Director

at DaVita Kidney Care

• Job title: Clinical Operations Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cincinnati, United States

About the role

• Clinical Operations Director overseeing multiple acute programs and ensuring patient care excellence at DaVita. Leading financial performance and regulatory compliance within designated hospital service areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for multiple acute programs within designated hospital service areas.
• Ensures excellence in patient care, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team engagement.
• Responsible for overseeing the management of multiple acute programs including financial management, risk management, quality assurance, growth, patient care, and teammate engagement.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure safe patient care, a positive team culture, and strong hospital partner relations.
• Formulate and manage regional budgets in compliance with DaVita policies.
• Oversee expense reports, payroll, and charge submissions for accuracy and ethical standards.
• Provide financial training to Hospital Services Administrators and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Shape and execute strategic plans for growth in partnership with the Division Vice President.
• Expand service offerings with current hospital partners and support new partnership negotiations.
• Influence hospital and physician relationships to enhance DaVita’s brand reputation.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate audits, reporting, and corrective actions with state and federal a agencies.
• Supervise clinical and biomedical teams to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Direct hiring, training, evaluations, and performance management.
• Partner with Medical Directors to ensure appropriate treatment modalities.
• Represent DaVita on matters of quality and patient safety.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in acute or hospital services management.
• One year of acute hemodialysis experience required.
• Experience in CQI methodology and working within a hospital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners and communicate complex information clearly.
• Scheduling flexibility and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• 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.