Director, Clinical Services

at  DaVita

2800 N Loop WestSte 800, Houston, Texas, 77092-8838, United States of America
Job Description
The Manager, Clinical Services functions to varying degrees to achieve the best quality outcomes, patient safety and support to improve patient centered care.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the development, review, revision, and roll out of clinical policies and procedures and/or education materials; including training and monitoring the implementation of clinical P&P in the facility
Participates with the Regional Director and Facility Administrator in the proactive identification and development of facility specific education and outcome goals, including implementation and monitoring of the goals to achieve desired results
Coordinates the review and investigation of risk events and participates in the plan of correction and follow-up requested. This includes participating in the QA/QI meetings regularly to ensure areas for improvement are proactively addressed
Performs facility audits as indicated or scheduled and provide support to the Facility Administrators and Regional Directors, including education of deficiencies in developing a plan of correction and resolution of deficiencies
Ascertains specific training needs in the division/region and implement a plan to address these needs, which may include providing continuing education and in-services/materials to teammates and patients to improve knowledge base and meet regulatory and safety requirements, on an as needed basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education to commensurate with RN/LPN license or status as a Registered Dietitian
• Bachelor’s degree in associated field preferred
• Minimum 2 years (3 yrs. Preferred) Nephrology Experience
• Experience in CQI methodology and techniques preferred
• Basic understanding of state and federal regulations and requirements
• Experience in teaching the adult learning with demonstrated ability to communicate technical/medical information in lay terms
• Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with ability to create presentations and use the internet effectively
• CNN or CSN, Bonet Certification within 2 years of employment
• Current driver’s license in state of residence and insurable driving record
• Schedule flexibility and the ability to travel required.
  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Join us as we pursue our vision “To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen.”
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as “a place where I belong.” Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please refer the Job description for details