Nurse Manager (RN)

Imperial Beach Community Clinic•Imperial Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Beach Community Clinic (IBCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and equitable healthcare to our diverse community. We offer integrated primary care, behavioral health, specialty care, outreach services, and innovative programs designed to improve the health of the communities we serve. IBCC is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Nursing to provide leadership for all nursing services across our organization. This position oversees clinical nursing operations, nursing staff development, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety while partnering closely with medical providers and operational leadership to ensure exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment and is passionate about serving underserved populations.

Requirements

Current unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience
Minimum three (3) years of ambulatory care, community health, or FQHC experience
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field
Experience with HRSA-funded health centers
Experience with NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW) or comparable electronic health record systems
Strong clinical and operational leadership skills
Excellent communication and team-building abilities
Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
Passion for serving diverse and underserved communities
Ability to lead through change while fostering a positive, collaborative culture

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations across multiple clinic locations.
Supervise and mentor Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and other nursing staff.
Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and nursing workflows.
Ensure compliance with HRSA, NCQA PCMH, OSHA, HIPAA, California Board of Registered Nursing regulations, and other applicable standards.
Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Oversee nursing orientation, annual competencies, staff education, and professional development.
Collaborate with providers, operations, quality, behavioral health, and executive leadership to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience.
Support infection prevention, emergency preparedness, vaccine program oversight, and clinical regulatory readiness.
Monitor nursing performance metrics and identify opportunities for operational excellence.