Director of Clinical Services (DCS) Leadership Program - RN

Pennant Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group, is offering a 12-week, full-time paid CCIT program in Wisconsin to groom future leaders for clinical services management in home health and hospice settings.

You will gain practical experience in operations, drive results, and cultivate a strong team culture while aligning with Pennant’s CAPLICO values. Upon completion, opportunities for a Director of Clinical Services role may be explored.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice is required.
• Current nationally accredited CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Leadership-track program to prepare for Director of Clinical Services roles.
• Hands-on experience across operations including financial, clinical quality, compliance, business development and people leadership.
• Develop a deep understanding of Pennant’s CAPLICO values and local leadership culture.

Skills

RN license

Home health/hospice experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

This on‑site opportunity in Wisconsin is a 6‑ to 12‑week paid leadership development program designed for future home health and/or hospice clinical leaders. Cornerstone, part of The Pennant Group family, is currently seeking entrepreneurial‑minded leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional clinical teams – and has a passion for the home health, hospice and home care industry. Join us in making an impact and shaping the future of home healthcare!

About the Opportunity:

The CCO‑in‑Training (CCIT) Program is a 12‑week, full time paid executive training program designed to prepare outstanding leaders for an opportunity to lead and manage clinical services and teams in a home health and/or hospice setting. CCITs learn how to drive results, cultivate a strong team culture, and develop a deep understanding of the unique business model that powers Pennant’s success. As a CCIT, you will gain hands‑on practical experience in operations related to financial, clinical quality, compliance, business development and people leadership skills to equip you to take on a more strategic and elevated Director of Clinical Services (DCS) position.

Required Clinical Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where services are rendered. Must maintain all applicable licensure requirements at hire, and throughout the entire duration of employment.


• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in home health and/or hospice is required.


• Current nationally accredited CPR certification.


• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ethical and professional standards established by the applicable nursing licensure board.

Leadership & Professional Attributes:

• Genuine desire to pursue a clinical leadership career and develop into a Director of Clinical Services (DCS) role.


• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership in professional responsibilities.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust, inspire others, and foster positive relationships.


• Learning agility and coachability, including the ability to seek, receive, and apply feedback for continuous improvement.


• Ability to adapt to change, navigate ambiguity, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.


• Alignment with Pennant's CAPLICO core values and commitment to a culture of local leadership, ownership, accountability, and growth.

Program Expectations:

• 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, including classroom learning, operational training, mentoring, field experiences, and leadership development activities.

Compensation:

Compensation: $90,000–$125,000 during the 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 the Director of Clinical Services role. The DCS position also includes eligibility for incentives and merit‑based bonuses.

About Us:

Cornerstone, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Pennant family, a growing national network with over 250 affiliated locations across 18 states spanning home health, hospice, and senior living, we operate with the independence and flexibility that allow our local leaders to truly make a difference. Pennant Services provides robust clinical, legal, accounting, IT and HR support, enabling our teams to focus on delivering exceptional service and care. We are guided by the core values (CAPLICO) that shape Pennant’s unique culture:

• Customer Second


• Accountability


• Passion for Learning


• Love One Another


• Intelligent Risk Taking


• Celebrate Ownership

We believe in empowering our people, fostering excellence, and creating an environment where personal and professional growth thrives. Our culture makes Pennant a truly unique place to work.

Cornerstone Service Center, Inc., based in Eagle, ID, seeks to provide world‑class accounting, accounts receivable, finance, legal, risk management, HR, managed care, training, IT and other services to Cornerstone affiliated agencies. This resource support allows local agency leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on providing exceptional care to their patients and communities. Our organization was founded around the idea of providing “life‑changing service” to the communities where our agencies are located. We believe that this is best accomplished by creating a work environment centered around the ideals of Ownership, Accountability, Celebration, Loving One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Passion for Learning, and the idea that “the Customer comes Second”.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.