Charge Nurse - Lead Care Where it Matters Most
About The Position
At Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS), we don’t just provide care—we show up for the communities that depend on us. We’re looking for a Charge Nurse with strong clinical skills and a team-focused mindset—someone who bring significant lead role experience in supporting a team of medical assistants, RN’s and medical technicians, or demonstrated leadership roles in other clinical settings. This is a hands-on position where you’ll balance direct patient care with helping keep our clinics and urgent care operating in an organized and supportive setting for a great team of employees. You’ll work closely with the Director of Clinical Operations, who leads day-to-day clinic operations of several departments in two locations, while you support clinical flow and serve as a key resource to the team. This role stands out because it allows you to stay connected to patient care while building leadership experience, make a meaningful impact in an underserved rural community, be an essential leader in a collaborative, team-based care environment, and be part of improving clinic flow and patient experience.
Requirements
- Active California RN license
- Experience in primary care or community health (FQHC or rural health preferred)
- Strong clinical skills in preventive care, immunizations, and patient education
- Clear communication and a collaborative, problem-solving approach
- Willingness to take initiative, learn quickly, and step in to support the team
- Experience supporting or mentoring others is essential for this role.
Nice To Haves
- urgent care experience is a bonus for this role
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including nurse visits, immunizations, and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
- Support daily clinical operations, program compliance, and safety in patient care
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical assistants, and care teams
- Assist with onboarding and manage the training programs of clinical staff
- Partner with providers and population health teams to support preventive care and close care gaps
- Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives
- Provide occasional clinical support in urgent care as needed
Benefits
- Mission-driven work serving a rural coastal community
- Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role while staying hands-on
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
