Director of Clinical Excellence

Director of Clinical Excellence (RN)

Lead the team. Improve outcomes. Elevate the care experience.

Sunporch of Dodge City is seeking a Director of Clinical Excellence (RN) who is passionate about bringing people together to provide exceptional care and achieve better outcomes for residents.

This is an opportunity for a nurse leader who sees clinical excellence as more than compliance or completing tasks. It's about building a strong clinical team, recognizing opportunities, solving problems together, and creating meaningful improvements in the lives of the people we serve.

Why Sunporch of Dodge City?

Sunporch is a nonprofit senior living community where relationships matter. We believe the best outcomes happen when people communicate, collaborate, and take ownership together.

As our Director of Clinical Excellence, you'll have:

• A comprehensive leadership training program designed to help you succeed and grow
• Ongoing support from experienced Grace Team clinical consultants
• A collaborative leadership team that values communication, teamwork, and innovation
• The opportunity to lead in a community-based nonprofit environment rather than a large corporate setting
• A culture focused on person-centered care, clinical excellence, and quality of life

What You'll Do

Your primary focus will be leading the clinical team toward better outcomes for residents.

You'll:

• Provide clinical leadership and bring the interdisciplinary team together around shared goals for resident care
• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities using clinical data, observations, and feedback
• Lead the team in developing practical solutions that improve resident outcomes and quality of life
• Coach and develop nurses, CNAs, and other clinical team members to strengthen skills, confidence, and accountability
• Foster a culture where team members communicate openly, share ideas, and work together to solve problems
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and follow through to ensure improvements are sustained
• Promote proactive approaches to identifying and addressing changes in resident condition
• Partner with providers, therapy, social services, residents, and families to create coordinated, individualized care
• Support regulatory compliance while keeping the focus on why we do what we do—the residents we serve
• Monitor clinical outcomes and help the team understand what the data is telling us
• Celebrate successes while continually looking for the next opportunity to improve

The Leader We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine passion for serving older adults
• Believe the best care comes from a team that works together
• Are energized by developing people and helping them succeed
• Naturally look for ways to improve processes, outcomes, and the resident experience
• Can turn clinical information and data into meaningful action
• Build trust and positive relationships across departments
• Lead with integrity, compassion, confidence, and accountability
• Communicate clearly and aren't afraid to have the conversations that help a team grow
• Are organized, adaptable, and willing to roll up your sleeves
• Hold a current RN license
• Have long-term care or skilled nursing leadership experience preferred

What We Offer

• Above-average starting salary
• $5,000 relocation incentive for qualified relocating candidates
• Competitive benefits package
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development and leadership support
• Ongoing access to Grace Team clinical resources and consultants

You Won't Lead Alone

Clinical excellence doesn't happen because of one person. It happens when a team is aligned around a common purpose and has the leadership, tools, and support to succeed.

At Sunporch of Dodge City, you'll have the opportunity to bring the clinical team together, develop the people around you, and lead meaningful improvements in resident outcomes.

If you're ready for a leadership role where your clinical expertise matters, your ideas are valued, and your leadership can make a measurable difference, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person