Nursing Manager

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers in meeting productivity standards through development of efficient patient flow systems that ensure optimal patient flow with patients processed efficiently and walk-ins triaged expediently.
• In cooperation with LHFHC Charge Nurses, coordinates orientation and training of all nursing personnel at the Logan Heights Family Health Center.
• Assists Clinic Director, LVN Charge Nurses and/or Nursing Director in the development of training for the nursing staff to include patient education, sharpening of nursing skills, emergency procedures, etc.
• Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that patients receive quality care in an effective and timely manner.
• Ensures nursing staff provide appropriate and complete documentation in all patient records and in all provider/nurse communications.
• Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that the crash cart/crash box is checked per policy and that medications and supplies are checked monthly for expiration.
• Remains in close contact with Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director for information exchange, problem resolution, scheduling, staffing and other related issues.
• Participates with management in organizational long-term planning and the development of strategic initiatives.
• Provides effective counseling/guidance to employees. Administers corrective action promptly when needed. Fosters an environment that promotes development and professional growth of employees. Maximizes output from subordinates through an effective, supportive management style.
• Provides leadership and nurse supervision to Charge and Assistant Charge Nurses at the LHFHC.
• Ensures all regulatory standards are met or exceeded and adhered to on an on-going basis (JCAHO, CLIA, DHS – Licensing & Certification, OSHA, etc.)
• Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses performing orientation and annual performance evaluations.
• Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that Mock Codes are conducted according to the annual calendar.
• Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that logs are completed appropriately, including temperature logs, autoclave logs, etc.
• Works cooperatively with other team members in activities related to ensuring health center implementation of all quality concepts, including infection control program, patient satisfaction, etc.
• Recruits, trains, develops, engages and retains an accountable workforce.
• Ensures applicable regulatory and department standards are adhered to on an on-going basis (The Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.).
• Leads, educates, coaches and mentors others on LEAN continuous process improvement philosophy, tools and application to accomplish organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current California RN license required.

• Current CPR certification.

• RN/BSN degree.

• Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• 3 years minimum experience of progressively responsible positions as a supervisor.

• 3 years minimum experience in community-based clinics, out-patient medical clinics, or work in a hospital setting with indigent care patients.

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Successful track record of leading and driving positive change through others.

• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Rewards

• Job type: Regular Full Time M-F. 8am-5pm or 8:30-5:30pm.

• Location: Logan Heights. San Diego, CA.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Rotating Saturdays as needed.

• Department(s): All departments in clinic.

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits  

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match  

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays  

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance  

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs 

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The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

$114,400.00 - $146,441.67

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.