Registered Nurse Manager of Population Health and Clinical Services

Kinwell•Federal Way, WA

1d•$123,200 - $209,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinwell was founded on the principle of personalized, whole-hearted care for every patient. We believe the best healthcare is a conversation, and one that includes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and behavioral health. Our Clinicians and Clinic Support staff drive real change in their patient’s well-being. Along the way, we are setting a new standard for primary care, making it more accessible, impactful, and holistic. We are dedicated to building great places to work. We value all teammates and respect a diversity of thought, ideas, and cultures—all focused on the common goal of nurturing the health of those we serve. Kinwell fosters a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in. If you are looking for a new primary care opportunity, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patients, please consider our available positions. The Registered Nurse Manager of Population Health and Clinical Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for Kinwell’s population health initiatives and care delivery programs across statewide clinics and virtual platforms. This role oversees a team of nurses to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with value-based care models and organizational goals. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Clinical Practice and Learning and Development, the RN Manager leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of care management programs, chronic disease prevention strategies, and care coordination workflows. The role collaborates closely with medical and behavioral health leaders, clinic managers, and quality teams to enhance patient outcomes, experience, and operational efficiency. This is a hybrid position and will travel occasionally to Kinwell clinics as needed.

Requirements

Active Washington State RN license through the Department of Health (DOH).
Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in care coordination, population health, or chronic disease management in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
Two years of experience managing clinical staff and/or managing care delivery or population health programs.
Experience with HEDIS metrics, CMS quality programs, and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
Experience leading clinical quality and safety initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and change management skills in a clinical environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on health data to improve outcomes and operational performance.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care strongly preferred at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA), Red Cross, or Military Training Network (MTN) or willingness to obtain within 6-months of hire .

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multi-site care management or population health programs.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead Kinwell’s RN team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Direct popula tion health and care management strategies supporting value-based care and at-risk payment models .
Develop and standardize clinical protocols and workflows for care coordination, chronic disease management, and preventive care across Washington State.
Align clinical and population health initiatives with organizational goals and quality priorities in partnership with Population Health leadership.
Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making for clinical services, quality initiatives, and population health programs.
Manage daily RN operations including triage, ER follow-up, chronic condition management , care coordination , and delegating workload to meet patient needs and organizational objectives .
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and patient outcomes , and to leverage d ata for program development .
Address care barriers and ensure continuity across transitions.
Use data to enhance RN efficiency and patient engagement.
Oversee clinic workflows to ensure effective, patient-centered care.
Identify high-risk patient populations and implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes and engagement.
Lead Transitional Care Management (TCM) to reduce readmissions and ER utilization through timely post-discharge follow-up.
Apply clinical data and evidence -based guidelines to evaluate care effectiveness and guide operations.
Track and report on population health metrics (e.g., HEDIS, care gap closures) and drive strategies to meet targets.
Lead CQI initiatives to refine workflows, reduce variation, and boost efficiency.
Standardize workflows to ensure all clinical staff operate at the top of their licensure.
Partner with engagement teams and community organizations to improve adherence to care plans and wellness efforts.
Provide training and development on population health, care coordination, quality improvement, and compliance.