Register Nurse Lead

Whole Person Care Clinic•Long Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Whole Person Care Clinic (WPCC), we believe healthcare should meet people where they are. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are redefining healthcare delivery by integrating Recuperative Care, Street Medicine, Enhanced Care Management, and interdisciplinary services to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. We are seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving healthcare systems, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to be part of transforming care for vulnerable populations. This is more than a nursing position—it's an opportunity to help shape innovative models of care that reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, improve patient outcomes, and create meaningful change within our communities. If you're energized by solving complex problems, adapting to changing priorities, and leading with both compassion and accountability, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Lead provides direct patient care while serving as a clinical resource and mentor for the medical team. This role supports clinical operations, promotes evidence-based practice, reinforces quality standards, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care across WPCC programs. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working in an evolving healthcare environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This individual demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, embraces change, communicates effectively, and balances empathy with accountability.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.
Minimum of two years of RN clinical experience.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
Valid California driver's license with the ability to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Recuperative Care, Community Health, Street Medicine, Public Health, Case Management, or Homeless Healthcare.
Leadership or charge nurse experience.
Experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff.
Wound care experience.
Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use Disorder experience.
ACLS certification.
Experience working in community-based or mobile healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing clinical monitoring.
Provide wound care, medication administration, patient education, and nursing interventions within RN scope of practice.
Identify changes in patient condition and collaborate with providers to develop timely care plans.
Support transitions of care following hospital discharge and coordinate follow-up with primary care and specialty providers.
Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care that promotes dignity, autonomy, and trust.
Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for LVNs, EMTs, Medical Coordinators, and other clinical support staff.
Reinforce clinical competencies, best practices, and standardized workflows.
Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
Monitor documentation quality, workflow efficiency, and adherence to clinical standards.
Escalate clinical concerns appropriately while fostering a supportive learning environment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help develop innovative clinical processes.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including providers, behavioral health, case management, outreach teams, and community partners.
Participate in Street Medicine and outreach services as assigned.
Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence.