Clinical Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing.
• Current California RN License.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
• At least five years of nursing experience, with evidence of increasing responsibility and leadership in clinical practice, team development, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of ambulatory regulatory requirements, scope and standards of ambulatory nursing practice, quality improvement, and clinical policy development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Demonstrate NorthBay Health True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
• Meet the job’s attendance and punctuality standards. Physical activities may include ambulation and extended periods of sitting while working at a computer station; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or higher degree in nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Formal supervisory experience.
• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical authority and resource on nursing practice standards, policy interpretation, and scope-of-practice questions for RNs, LVNs, and MAs in ambulatory care.
• Develop, review, and maintain ambulatory nursing policies and procedures in accordance with regulations, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with business managers and medical directors to support safe, efficient, patient-centered nursing care and workflows.
• Ensure adherence to standards established by the California Board of Registered Nursing, The Joint Commission, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Provide consultation and oversight on nursing practice issues, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical safety.
• Partner with Ambulatory Nurse Educators to assess and address staff learning needs, annual competencies, and onboarding programs.
• Promote nursing professional development through mentorship, certification support, and educational opportunities.
• Participate in clinical quality, safety, patient experience, evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical input on nursing and clinical support staff performance evaluations and development plans in collaboration with non-clinical business managers.
• Build collaborative relationships with medical directors, advanced practice provider supervisors, quality, infection prevention, and compliance leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between ambulatory operations and hospital-based nursing to promote continuity of care and aligned standards.
• Participate in committees and workgroups related to clinical operations, policy, quality, and patient safety.
• Support staff participation in shared governance, professional development, and quality initiatives; use communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills to foster a positive work environment.
• Oversee and collaborate on planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation, competency, and continuing education programs.
• Ensure clinical staff maintain required licensure, certifications, and role-appropriate competencies.
• Partner with educators and clinical experts to develop learning plans for new processes, technologies, and clinical practice changes.
• Participate in planning and review of budgets related to nursing education, professional development, and clinical operations with the Director and business managers.
• Recommend clinical staffing models, supply utilization, and workflow improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning for ambulatory nursing services and support initiatives to expand clinical quality and access to care.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and demonstrate attendance, punctuality, and NorthBay Health True North values.