Nurse Manager

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a full-time Nurse Manager for its Vancouver - Salmon Creek Medical Clinic. Sea Mar is a community-based Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive health and social services to diverse communities, with a focus on serving Latinos in Washington State. The organization serves patients regardless of ability to pay and is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized by NCQA as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home. The Nurse Manager works with the Health Center Administrator and Clinical Director on daily clinic operations and provides clinical and administrative supervision to the clinic’s nursing personnel. The position manages and evaluates approximately 10–12 Medical Assistants, including MA supervisors, and supports the clinic’s quality, compliance, staffing, training, and patient-care systems. Candidates must be an RN or LPN and should be empathetic, calm, passionate, and motivated to make a difference, with an understanding of social determinants of health and their relevance to community health care.

Requirements

Must be an RN or LPN.
Must have graduated from an accredited college or university and hold an active RN or BSN license in Washington State.
LPN candidates may be considered if they have equivalent experience that satisfactorily meets the qualifications.
Must complete state-mandated HIV education.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and team-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Strong leadership abilities and coaching skills.
Eagerness to learn.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and a self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

Manage and evaluate approximately 10–12 Medical Assistants, including MA supervisors.
Implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director and Health Center Administrator, in accordance with Sea Mar’s standards, philosophy, and governmental regulations.
Perform monthly audits, including NPSG audits, and apply knowledge of state and federal regulations for health centers or hospitals.
Focus clinic efforts on quality measures, HEDIS, and Meaningful Use standards.
Provide annual Medical Assistant training, including infection control and sterilization techniques.
Lead hiring efforts for Medical Assistants and participate in hiring other support staff.
Oversee and maintain a patient-care system of nurse-only visits.