Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, 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 proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) - Posting #26723

Annual Salary: $74,958.09 - 92,444.35 (depending on experience)

Position Summary:

Full-time Nurse Manager position available for our Vancouver - East Medical Clinic in Vancouver, WA. 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. Nurse Manager oversees clinical and administrative supervision of all the nursing personnel in the clinic. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, calm, passionate, and motivated to make a difference. They will know the Social Determinants of health, what that means in Community Health Care, and how that is different from other health care facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and evaluate approximately 10-12 Medical Assistants (MA), including MA supervisors.
• Implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director and Health Center Administrator to meet Sea Mar’s standards, philosophy, and governmental regulations.
• Perform monthly audits (NPSG audits, etc.…) and demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to health centers or hospitals.
• Focus clinic efforts on quality measures, HEDIS, and Meaningful Use standards.
• Provide annual MA trainings (Infection control, sterilization techniques, etc.…).
• Lead hiring efforts for any MAs and participate in the hiring of other support staff.
• Oversee and maintain a patient care system of nurse only visits.

Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with an active RN or BSN license in the state of Washington. 
• LPNs will be considered if they possess equivalent experience to satisfactorily meet the qualifications. 
• Must complete state mandated HIV education.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), listening, and team building abilities a must.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong Leadership abilities and coaching skills.
• An eagerness to learn.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and self-motivated attitude a plus.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The 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. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Michelle Davis, HCA, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 8/6/2024

External candidates considered after 8/9/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html