***$3,500 SIGN ON BONUS***

Welcoming all who need care

Job purpose

The Director of Nursing (RN) is responsible for the administration and clinical management of nursing and laboratory employees at Heartland Community Health Center. This role oversees an interdisciplinary team of adult and pediatric RNs, LPNs, Lab employees, and Clinical Program Coordinators. The Director of Nursing will coordinate culturally competent healthcare for a diverse patient population: gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. This position is expected to ensure all are welcomed, including patients and staff.

The Director of Nursing will work alongside health center administrators to monitor budgetary management, lead the activities of the nursing team, provide clinical direction and care, and ensure clinical safety compliance.

**BENEFITS**

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 2 Employee Assistance Programs
• Competitive Pay and Growth

Duties and responsibilities

Administrative Functions:

· Integration and management of departments with regard to staffing and supervision, equipment, purchasing, billing and charge collection, quality improvement activities and staff development.

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department as well as its programs, trainings, and activities.

· Manage clinic schedule blocks and plan clinic huddles.

· Maintain written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department and ensure that personnel comply with such policies and procedures.

· Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided.

· Oversee and maintain data entry, inventory, and clinical audits to support programs, such as, but not limited to: Vaccines for Children Program, Accuvax, Refugee Medical Screens, etc.

· Ensure that all nursing and lab employees follow their respective job descriptions and responsibilities (i.e., BLS, CPR, etc.).

· Serves as clinical lead for Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) attestation and related workflows.

Nursing Care Functions:

· Oversee and implement changes to Heartland’s nursing best practices, such as shift changes, infection prevention procedures, and exposure control plan.

· Provide direct nursing care, triage, or float on a care team as necessary.

· Coordinate employee vaccination or immunization clinics.

· Assist with clinical outreach programs.

· Provide oversight and supervision for acute care coordination.

· May triage or access OSHA workplace related occurrences or action plans.

Qualifications

· Current Kansas RN license

· Current BLS/ACLS certification

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in outpatient nursing or public health administration preferred

· Minimum of 3 years' management or supervisory experience preferred.

Details

· Schedule: Full-time exempt.

o Hours Mon-Friday, Flexible scheduling between 8:00AM-7:00PM (as needed) (average 40 hours/week)

· Location: Heartland Community Health Center & Heartland at Panda Pediatrics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lawrence, KS 66044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location