Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Position Summary

Full-time Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) position available for our Tacoma Cushman Medical Clinic in Pierce County. Sea Mar Community Health Centers is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) level III. The Nurse Manager works in conjunction with Health Center Administrator and Clinical Director in daily operations of the clinic. The Nurse Manager oversees clinical and administrative supervision of all the nursing department personnel in the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day operations and work flows for the Nursing Department, as part of the overall care team in an ambulatory care setting
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for the department based on established provider FTE ratios
• Recruit, hire and train all nursing department staff; participate in the hiring of other care team members as appropriate
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to department staff and others in the care team, utilizing excellent team building and motivational skills
• Evaluate work performance of the MA supervisor and medical assistant staff as per organizational policy
• Implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director and the Health Center Administrator to meet Sea Mar’s standards, philosophy, and governmental regulations
• Perform monthly audits (quality improvement audits, etc.…) and demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to health centers
• Focus clinic efforts on patient satisfaction, clinical quality measures, HEDIS, and Meaningful Use standards
• Provide annual MA trainings (Infection control, sterilization technics, etc.…)
• Oversee and maintain a patient care system for nurse visits. Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

• Registered Nurse, B.S.N., A.D.N and licensed to practice nursing in the State of Washington highly preferred or LPN and licensed to practice nursing in the State of Washington
• Must be able to make decisions independently and have a good sense of medical priority
• Must possess the ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills with a strong clinical background in ambulatory care
• Two-Three years of experience in nursing supervision as well as management experience preferred
• Ideal candidates would be Registered Nurses who have good critical thinking, leadership and management skills; have experience as a floor nurse, working closely with provider and nursing department staff
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Sarah Fasanando, Health Center Administrator, at SarahFasanando@seamarchc.org

About Sea Mar

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.