Director of Clinical Services HCS

Director of Clinical Services, Full-Time

Catholic Charities New Hampshire

Lead clinical excellence across an award-winning senior care organization.

Your leadership can make a difference, not only for residents, but for the nursing leaders and care teams who support them every day.

Catholic Charities New Hampshire is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic clinical leadership across our continuum of long-term care communities and senior living programs. In this highly visible role, you will partner with executive leadership, administrators, and Directors of Nursing to promote quality outcomes, regulatory excellence, staff development, and exceptional resident experiences.

If you are an accomplished Registered Nurse with a passion for mentoring nursing leaders, driving quality improvement initiatives, and advancing resident-centered care, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization.

Join an organization committed to compassionate care

For 80 years, Catholic Charities New Hampshire has provided compassionate care and services throughout New Hampshire. Our healthcare communities are known for excellence in long-term care, rehabilitation, and senior living services, with a focus on preserving dignity, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life.

As Director of Clinical Services, you will play a critical role in shaping nursing practice and clinical outcomes across multiple locations while supporting our mission of serving those in need with compassion, respect, and excellence.

Full-time benefits that support you

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.


• Additional annual incentive for employees enrolled in alternative employer-sponsored health insurance.


• 401(k) with employer contribution.


• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


• Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan, and pet insurance options.


• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

How you'll make an impact

As Director of Clinical Services, you will help drive clinical excellence throughout the organization by:

Providing strategic clinical leadership

• Overseeing nursing services across CCNH-owned and managed healthcare facilities and senior living programs.


• Developing and implementing clinical strategies that support quality outcomes and operational excellence.


• Partnering with senior leadership on healthcare initiatives, compliance programs, and strategic projects.

Strengthening regulatory compliance

• Conducting routine onsite facility reviews to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations.


• Assisting facilities with survey readiness, mock surveys, corrective action plans, and plans of correction.


• Monitoring regulatory changes related to CMS, CDC, OSHA, and long-term care operations and implementing required updates.

Supporting nursing leadership

• Mentoring and supporting Directors of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing.


• Participating in the selection and approval of nursing leadership positions.


• Providing guidance, coaching, and clinical expertise to ensure consistent standards of care.

Driving quality improvement

• Monitoring quality metrics and participating in quality improvement initiatives.


• Recommending and implementing best practices that enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction.


• Supporting infection prevention, resident safety, and risk management programs.

Promoting staff development

• Overseeing clinical orientation and educational programs across facilities.


• Supporting leadership development and professional growth opportunities for nursing teams.


• Serving as an interim Director of Nursing when operational needs require.

What you'll bring

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.


• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire or Compact State licensure.


• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or related healthcare setting.


• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, MDS, and geriatric nursing practices.


• Thorough understanding of state and federal healthcare regulations.


• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PointClickCare (PCC), and electronic clinical documentation systems.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities.

The leader we're looking for

You are a collaborative healthcare professional who leads with integrity, accountability, and compassion. You understand how to balance regulatory compliance, operational performance, and resident-centered care while building strong relationships across all levels of an organization.

Most importantly, you believe that exceptional clinical leadership creates better outcomes for residents, families, and caregivers alike.

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career. Apply today to join Catholic Charities New Hampshire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.