Director of Nursing, Clinical Practice & Safety, Network Administration, (Novato) Full-Time, Days

About Marinhealth

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

Company Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network

Work Shift: 8 Hour (days)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the VP of Clinical Operations, the Director of Clinical Practice & Safety oversees clinical processes, implementations, and standards across all MHMN clinic locations. This role provides clinical oversight and serves as the direct reporting manager for nurses in the ambulatory setting while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and governing affiliate expectations. Acting as a liaison between clinic leaders, providers, senior management, and UCSF leaders, the Director of Clinical Practice & Safety is responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives, training programs, and leadership development for clinical staff. Additionally, this role manages clinical trainers, employee health programs, and leads the Threat Management Team. The position requires strong leadership skills to drive change while maintaining best practices. Areas of responsibility include clinical regulations, EMR management, protocol creation and implementation, clinical budgets, staffing, training, projects, affiliate coordination, and leadership development.

Pay Range

$182,728 - $201,011 - $246,000

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

• Essential Functions And Responsibilities
• Possesses clinical expertise and a strong understanding of clinical processes to effectively evaluate and implement process improvements.
• Identifies, develops, and implements clinical process improvement initiatives tailored to each clinic’s needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintains and analyzes clinical protocols for efficiency and accuracy across all locations.
• Creates, develops, and oversees initiatives to enhance clinical operations, including professional development and staffing decisions.
• Acts as a liaison between clinical staff and senior management.
• Identifies, develops, and implements training and leadership development programs for clinic leaders, providers, and clinical teams.
• Promotes and partners with Operations Managers and the VP/VPMA to prepare and present financial reports, staffing analyses, and other key metrics.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, clinical workflows, and licensure requirements for clinical employees.
• Manages clinical trainers and oversees the float pool.
• Administers the employee health program, including onboarding and annual compliance requirements.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for patient survey requirements.
• Led projects within MHMN and collaborates with affiliates as needed.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.
• Provides strategic solutions for complex business challenges.
• Able to travel between clinic locations (requires a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance in good standing).

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business or a healthcare-related field is required. A Clinical Master’s degree is preferred.
• Licenses And Certifications: Current California Registered Nurse License.
• Experience: 8–10 years of experience in a multi-clinic healthcare environment. 5+ years of experience in a clinical regulation role. Prior nursing leadership strongly preferred. Previous experience in a medical office, including medical assisting, staff management, operational management, or project management. Knowledge of and experience with EMR and/or practice management systems (Epic experience preferred).

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter).

Covid-19 Vaccination/Booster

Covid-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended.

Medical or Religious Exemptions

Will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.