New

Director, Nursing

Family Health Centers of San Diego
$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. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, retirement plan
United States, California, San Diego
May 14, 2025
Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. 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 triage expediently. Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce. Works with HR to ensure best practices in recruitment and retention, utilizing time to hire and voluntary/unvoluntary termination data to guide efforts Coaches and counsels staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner. Develops performance improvement plans and/or corrective actions for staff not meeting internal standards, ensuring all staff work at the top of scope or certification and ensuring staff competencies, training and certifications are always up to date. Coordinates staff time off, planning and providing for coverage as needed. In conjunction with the clinic and ancillary site managers, develops nurse schedules based on patient demands, staff leave schedules and physician staffing. Ensures nursing staff provide appropriate and complete documentation in all patient records and in all provider/nurse communications. Maintains community and educational institution linkages within the San Diego community to promote FHCSD goals. Oversees the development and coordination of orientation and training of all nursing personnel at all sites. Ensures a continuing program of formal and informal education for Nursing/MA staff to enable them to practice at the highest level of their scope of practice. Interacts with supervisors to ensure that in-services are site-wide. Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured. Oversees quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation. Participates with management in organizational long-term planning and executive level decision making, including strategic planning and resource allocation. Provides/ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time. Responsible for oversight and competency assessments of Nurses and Medical Assistants, and Case Managers supporting all departments and sites. Establishes criteria for the assessment of clinical practice and correction of identified deficiencies. Works collaboratively with operations on nursing/medical assistant scorecards and evaluations. Responsible for supervision, competency assessment and scheduling of Nursing Department Support Staff. Coordinates departmental and other meetings in order to ensure implementation of center policies and consistency with health center goals. Works cooperatively with other team members in activities of the Quality Committees, ensuring corporate-wide implementation of all quality concepts, including infection control program, patient satisfaction, etc. Works collaboratively with operations, medical leadership and compliance to ensure audit readiness Participates in incident review/variance process as it related to nursing staff and care. Monitors incident/variance concerns, conducts RCA activities, then implements process changes to ensure clinical care is provided appropriately. Remains updated on and serves as a subject matter expert on best practices and standards of nursing care through review of updated state/federal regulations, BRN guidance and professional society updates ensuring compliance with standards from regulatory and accrediting bodies. Functions as the deciding official for drafting and modifying nursing clinical practice requirements, policies and expectations. Participates in executive level decision making, including strategic planning and resource allocation. Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations Current California RN license required. MSN or master's degree in related field (nursing, healthcare administration, business, public health or management) required. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training. Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver's license, 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. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) 5 years of supervisory experience and knowledge of budgets and budget preparation. 5 years' experience demonstrating progressively responsible positions in the health care services required wit preference for ambulatory medical clinics. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Demonstrated skills in customer and patient satisfaction, strong service recovery skills. Demonstrated track record of working with physicians and other providers preferred. Demonstration of continued education/professional development. Desire to go above and beyond what is basically required for the position Knowledge of budget preparation, budget management and financial accountability required. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development. Possesses analytical skills, advanced computer skills, and good oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Works well independently and within the group process. Rewards: Job type: Regular Full-time 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 The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. #IndNursing In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits. $144,619 - $200,000 If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)