Clinical Director-RN

About Us

San Diego Fertility Center (SDFC) is a leading fertility practice dedicated to helping individuals and families build their futures through compassionate, innovative, and personalized care. With multiple locations and a growing team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, and support staff, we are committed to clinical excellence and an outstanding patient experience.

Position Summary

The Clinical Director-RN provides leadership and oversight of all clinical operations across the practice. Reporting to the Practice Director, this role ensures safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care while supporting and developing clinical staff. The Clinical Director partners closely with physicians, laboratory leadership, and administration to optimize clinical workflows, support practice growth, and uphold SDFC’s standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Operations

- Oversee daily clinical operations, including nursing, medical assistants, IVF coordinators, and ultrasonography staff

- Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements

- Ensure appropriate clinical staffing and coverage across all locations

- Monitor patient flow, scheduling, and cycle management to maintain efficiency and timely access to care

- Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex patient care issues

Quality, Compliance & Safety

- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, as well as standards from CLIA, CAP, SART, ASRM, and other relevant governing bodies

- Manage SART reporting and membership requirements, including accurate and timely data submission, and oversee compliance with FDA regulations for donor tissue and third-party reproduction, including donor eligibility determination, screening and testing documentation, and recordkeeping

- Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

- Oversee clinical documentation standards, incident reporting, and corrective action processes

- Prepare the clinical team for audits, inspections, and accreditation activities

- Oversee medication safety, infection control, and patient safety practices

- Other duties as assigned.

Team Development & Management

- Recruit, hire, onboard, and train clinical staff

- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development

- Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team culture

- Ensure clinical staff maintain required licenses, certifications, and competencies

Collaboration & Patient Experience

- Partner with physicians to align clinical processes with provider needs and patient care goals

- Work with laboratory leadership to coordinate IVF cycle workflows, donor and surrogacy programs, and third-party reproduction processes

- Collaborate with administration, front office, billing, and patient care teams to deliver a seamless patient experience

- Address patient clinical concerns and escalations with empathy and professionalism

Systems & Strategic Initiatives

- Serve as a clinical lead for EMR implementation, optimization, and staff training

- Use clinical and operational data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and support strategic planning

- Contribute to practice growth initiatives, including new locations, services, and programs

Qualifications

Required

- Active, unrestricted RN license in New York (BSN preferred)

- 5+years of clinical nursing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role

- Experience in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), IVF, or women’s health

- Working knowledge of clinical regulatory and accreditation standards, including SART and FDA requirements

- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred

- Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field

- Experience managing multi-site clinical teams

- Experience leading EMR transitions or implementations

- Familiarity with donor egg, gestational carrier, and third-party reproduction workflows

Key Competencies

- Compassionate, patient-centered leadership

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making

- Professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information

Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.