Director of Clinical Services – Leadership Program, RN

Pennant

. Participate in a 6- to 12-week paid leadership development program .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeTacoma • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical leadership capabilities with a focus on home health and hospice services, while maintaining compliance and ethical nursing standards. Possesses the ability to drive results, cultivate team culture, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseClinical Experience in Home Health and/or HospiceCPR CertificationPeople LeadershipFinancial Operations Understanding

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Hard Skills

Clinical Quality ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOperational TrainingLeadership DevelopmentCompliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLearning AgilityAccountabilityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHospiceClinical ServicesEthical Nursing StandardsCAPLICO Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 6- to 12-week paid leadership development program
Complete a 12-week full-time executive training program
Prepare to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting
Develop the ability to drive results and cultivate a strong team culture
Gain understanding of the business model powering Pennant’s success
Gain hands-on experience in financial operations, clinical quality, compliance, business development, and people leadership
Complete classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities
Travel throughout the program for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events
Potentially transition into a Director of Clinical Services role with a Pennant affiliated agency after successful program completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where services are rendered
Must maintain all applicable licensure requirements at hire and throughout employment
Minimum of two (2) 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 ethical and professional nursing standards
Genuine desire to pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services role
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships
Learning agility and coachability
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
Willingness and ability to relocate based on available opportunities and business needs upon successful completion of the program
Ability to travel throughout the program for training, shadowing experiences, and leadership development events
Commitment to fully engage in all program requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

6- to 12-week paid leadership development program
12-week full-time paid executive training program
Salary may be renegotiated upon successful completion of the CCIT program and being extended an offer to join a Pennant affiliated agency as Director of Clinical Services
Eligibility for incentives and merit-based bonuses
Classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities
Robust clinical, legal, accounting, IT and HR support
Independence and flexibility for local leaders
Opportunities for personal and professional growth