Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Nursing Education and Practice

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

14d • $174,000 - $187,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Ambulatory Nursing Education and Practice provides leadership and oversight for clinical nursing practice and education across the ambulatory environment. The role ensures nursing care in assigned clinics aligns with the California Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. The Manager works with business managers, medical directors, and advanced practice supervisors to integrate clinical and operational priorities that support quality outcomes, patient safety and experience, and staff development.

The position leads nursing policy review and development, competency management, clinical education, and interpretation of scope and standards of practice for nursing and clinical support roles in ambulatory care. It also contributes clinical practice and competency input to staff performance evaluations. The Manager supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care; regulatory compliance; continuous quality improvement; and professional development for ambulatory staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
• At least five years of nursing experience, with evidence of increasing responsibility and leadership in clinical practice, team development, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of ambulatory regulatory requirements, scope and standards of ambulatory nursing practice, quality improvement, and clinical policy development.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Demonstrate NorthBay Health’s True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including ambulation and some extended periods of sitting while working at a computer station; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Formal supervisory experience.
• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical authority and resource for nursing practice standards, policy interpretation, and scope-of-practice questions for RNs, LVNs, and MAs in ambulatory settings.
• Develop, review, and maintain ambulatory nursing policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with business managers and medical directors to ensure nursing care and workflows support safe, efficient, patient-centered outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to standards established by the California Board of Registered Nursing, The Joint Commission, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Provide consultation and oversight on nursing practice issues, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical safety.
• Partner with Ambulatory Nurse Educator(s) to assess and address staff learning needs, annual competencies, and onboarding programs.
• Promote nursing professional development through mentorship, certification support, and educational opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Participate in clinical quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives and support evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with non-clinical business managers by providing clinical input on nursing and clinical support staff performance evaluations and development plans.
• Build collaborative relationships with medical directors, advanced practice provider supervisors, quality, infection prevention, and compliance leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between ambulatory operations and hospital-based nursing to promote continuity of care and alignment of standards.
• Participate in committees and workgroups related to clinical operations, policy, quality, and patient safety.
• Support staff participation in shared governance, professional development, and quality initiatives.
• Oversee and collaborate on planning, implementation, and evaluation of orientation, competency, and continuing education programs.
• Ensure clinical staff maintain required licensure, certifications, and role-appropriate competencies.
• Partner with educators and clinical experts to develop learning plans for new processes, technologies, and clinical practice changes.
• Participate in planning and review of budgets related to nursing education, professional development, and clinical operations in collaboration with the Director and business managers.
• Recommend clinical staffing models, supply utilization, and workflow-efficiency improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning for ambulatory nursing services and support initiatives to expand clinical quality and access to care.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills and model NorthBay Health’s True North values.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and attendance and punctuality expectations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Long-term care coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Education reimbursement for eligible roles
• Professional development and training programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Shift differentials
• Market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
• Variable incentive compensation plan for manager-level and above positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager