Director of Nursing

East Bay Community Action Program • East Providence, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Nursing Location: Riverside, RI Schedule: Full-Time | In-Person Travel Required: Regular travel between sites (mileage reimbursed) Leadership That Shapes Care System-Level Clinical Impact Set the standard for nursing practice across a multi-site community health organization People-Centered Leadership Develop, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing leaders and teams Strategic Influence Partner with the Medical Director, VP of Operations, Risk Management, and People Operations Authority & Accountability Exercise independent clinical and operational judgment across nursing programs Mission-Driven Work Improve access, equity, and outcomes for patients who need care the most Professional Growth & Impact Executive Leadership Exposure Serve as a core member of the Health Leadership Team Quality & Safety Ownership Lead infection control, risk mitigation, and clinical quality initiatives Regulatory Mastery Oversee compliance with HRSA, FTCA, Title X, 340B, CLIA, Joint Commission, and NCQA Program Oversight Direct medication management, vaccine programs, and clinical policy development Organizational Influence Shape integrated care models, new programs, and cross-site operational excellence Work-Life Balance Predictable Schedule Standard health center hours with limited evening/weekend needs Generous PTO Vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time Collaborative Environment Work alongside experienced, mission-aligned executive and clinical leaders WHAT YOULL ACCOMPLISH Lead with Purpose Across the Organization Provide direct supervision to Nurse Managers, Nurse Care Managers, and Transition of Care Nurses Conduct biweekly supervision, coaching, mentorship, and annual performance evaluations Coordinate nursing staffing, scheduling, and coverage across all health centers Facilitate nursing leadership meetings and site huddles that promote alignment and accountability Serve as the senior clinical resource for complex patient care and urgent clinical decisions Ensure Quality, Safety & Regulatory Excellence Serve as EBCAPs Infection Control Officer and lead the organization-wide infection control program Partner with Risk Management on incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning Lead audits and readiness efforts for Title X, 340B, CLIA, and other regulatory programs Oversee medication and vaccine management, including ordering, storage, cold chain, and administration Develop, maintain, and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standing orders in collaboration with the Medical Director Run Strong, Efficient Nursing Operations Oversee nursing operations across primary care, behavioral health, and integrated care settings Ensure consistent execution of immunization, sterilization, and medication protocols Provide clinical leadership for new and expanding programs, including school-linked and integrated behavioral health initiatives Collaborate with quality, billing, and IT teams to improve EHR documentation and clinical workflows Build and Invest in Your People Create a culture where nurses feel supported, accountable, and empowered to grow Standardize onboarding, competencies, training materials, and continuing education pathways Ensure compliance with licensure, certifications, and mandatory training requirements Partner with People Operations on recruitment, retention, recognition, and workforce development WHAT YOU BRING Essential Qualifications Education & Licensure Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required Masters Degree or equivalent director-level experience strongly preferred Active Rhode Island RN license in good standing Valid drivers license and reliable transportation Experience 712 years of progressive nursing experience At least 5 years in community health, primary care, or behavioral health settings Minimum of 3 years in nursing leadership or supervision Demonstrated experience with infection control, quality programs, and regulatory compliance Your Strengths Clinical Leadership Strong judgment, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking People Developer Proven ability to coach, mentor, and retain high-performing teams Operational Insight Skilled at turning clinical metrics and audits into action Collaborative Communicator Trusted partner across disciplines and leadership levels Steady Under Pressure Leads calmly through complexity, growth, and change Detail-Oriented Meticulous about compliance, documentation, and patient safety Bonus Points Experience in an FQHC or similarly complex community health environment Quality improvement expertise (PDSA, Lean, or similar frameworks) Proficiency with NextGen EHR Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE Comprehensive Health Coverage Subsidized medical insurance (BCBSRI) Subsidized dental insurance (Delta Dental) Supplemental vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program Financial Wellness Competitive salary commensurate with experience 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match commencing after one year of service Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts Mileage reimbursement Time to Recharge Generous paid vacation Paid holidays, personal days, and sick time Professional Development Up to $2,400 of tuition reimbursement Employer-paid CEUs and trainings Leadership development and advancement pathways Ready to Lead with Purpose? This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to shape nursing practice, strengthen teams, and elevate care for the East Bay communities EBCAP serves every day. Apply at: www.ebcap.org EBCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Masters Degree or equivalent director-level experience strongly preferred
• Active Rhode Island RN license in good standing
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• 712 years of progressive nursing experience
• At least 5 years in community health, primary care, or behavioral health settings
• Minimum of 3 years in nursing leadership or supervision
• Demonstrated experience with infection control, quality programs, and regulatory compliance
• Strong judgment, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
• Skilled at turning clinical metrics and audits into action
• Trusted partner across disciplines and leadership levels
• Leads calmly through complexity, growth, and change
• Meticulous about compliance, documentation, and patient safety

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an FQHC or similarly complex community health environment
• Quality improvement expertise (PDSA, Lean, or similar frameworks)
• Proficiency with NextGen EHR
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Nurse Managers, Nurse Care Managers, and Transition of Care Nurses
• Conduct biweekly supervision, coaching, mentorship, and annual performance evaluations
• Coordinate nursing staffing, scheduling, and coverage across all health centers
• Facilitate nursing leadership meetings and site huddles that promote alignment and accountability
• Serve as the senior clinical resource for complex patient care and urgent clinical decisions
• Serve as EBCAPs Infection Control Officer and lead the organization-wide infection control program
• Partner with Risk Management on incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Lead audits and readiness efforts for Title X, 340B, CLIA, and other regulatory programs
• Oversee medication and vaccine management, including ordering, storage, cold chain, and administration
• Develop, maintain, and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standing orders in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Oversee nursing operations across primary care, behavioral health, and integrated care settings
• Ensure consistent execution of immunization, sterilization, and medication protocols
• Provide clinical leadership for new and expanding programs, including school-linked and integrated behavioral health initiatives
• Collaborate with quality, billing, and IT teams to improve EHR documentation and clinical workflows
• Create a culture where nurses feel supported, accountable, and empowered to grow
• Standardize onboarding, competencies, training materials, and continuing education pathways
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certifications, and mandatory training requirements
• Partner with People Operations on recruitment, retention, recognition, and workforce development

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Subsidized medical insurance (BCBSRI)
• Subsidized dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match commencing after one year of service
• Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• Time to Recharge
• Generous paid vacation
• Paid holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Professional Development
• Up to $2,400 of tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid CEUs and trainings
• Leadership development and advancement pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees