Assistant Nurse Manager

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

One Community Health seeks a Nurse Manager to lead day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient-centered care and adherence to standards. You will oversee nursing workflows, support staff development, and advance quality initiatives to improve access and outcomes for diverse populations.

The role requires a BSN, California RN license, and BLS; 3–5 years of hands-on nursing experience with at least 1 year in supervision, plus familiarity with EHRs and care coordination.

Qualifications

• BSN required; CA RN license active; BLS certification.
• 3–5 years nursing experience; 1+ year supervisory/leadership experience.
• Experience with quality improvement, population health, care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of nursing care across the health center.
• Ensure effective nursing services and care coordination to improve patient outcomes and access.
• Develop nursing staff and maintain a competent, engaged workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Change management

Population health

Health equity

Education

BSN

MSN (Leadership/Admin)

Tools

EHRs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nurse Manager

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and compliance with organizational standards. This role collaborates with providers and staff to oversee workflows, support nursing personnel, promote quality improvement initiatives, and enhance patient access and outcomes for diverse and underserved populations.

Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight related to nursing care to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the health center.

• Ensure effective nursing services and care coordination that support positive patient outcomes and access to care for diverse and underserved populations.

• Support and develop nursing staff performance and professional practice to maintain a competent, engaged, and accountable workforce.

• Promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, organizational, and quality standards applicable to nursing and clinical operations.

• Collaborate effectively with providers, clinical leaders, and interdisciplinary team members as applicable to improve care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

• Advance quality improvement and patient safety initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and organizational performance.

• Facilitate effective clinical workflows and resource utilization to support efficient health center operations and continuity of care.

• Support the implementation of organizational goals, policies, and strategic initiatives related to nursing practice, population health, and service excellence.

Additional Duties

• Provide cross-functional support and coverage for designated leadership or clinical roles during absences, vacancies, or periods of increased operational need.

• Assist with annual and periodic organizational processes, including regulatory readiness activities, program evaluations, strategic initiatives, and workforce planning efforts.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned to support departmental operations, organizational priorities, and patient care objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Leadership and Administration or equivalent preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California is required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Additional certifications relevant to ambulatory care, leadership, or population health preferred.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on nursing experience and at least 1 year of experience supervising and managing nursing or clinical staff with direct reporting responsibilities.

• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs), Microsoft Office applications, and other healthcare technology systems.

• Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations, quality improvement principles, and care coordination practices preferred.

• Experience participating in quality improvement, population health, care coordination, or community health initiatives within a primary care, ambulatory care, or FQHC environment.

• Experience leading or supporting change management, staff development, and process improvement initiatives in a clinical setting.

• Strong relationship‑building, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to advancing health equity and providing culturally responsive care that meets the needs of diverse and underserved populations.

Preferred

• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.

• Demonstrated person‑centered approach and familiarity with trauma‑informed systems and restorative practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us [e-mail]

Our Benefits

For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit:https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment/

Additional Information:

We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.