Charge Nurse - Lead Care Where it Matters Most

Rcms Healthcare; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rcms Healthcare is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead direct patient care and support clinical operations in California. This hands-on role is perfect for experienced RNs who have demonstrated leadership through mentoring and guiding colleagues.

You'll balance clinical duties with operational support, collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations, and play a key role in improving patient care quality.

Join us for mission-driven work in a supportive, team-oriented environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or community health, urgent care experience is a plus.
• Mentoring or guiding colleagues, formally or informally.
• Proficiency in preventive care, immunizations, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including nurse visits and immunizations.
• Support daily clinical operations and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for nursing staff and care teams.
• Partner with providers in preventive care.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Adaptability

Education

Active California RN license

Job description

Description

Charge Nurse – Lead Care Where It Matters Most

At Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS), we don't just provide care—we show up for the communities that depend on us.

We're looking for a Charge Nurse with strong clinical skills and a team‑focused mindset. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who has supported, mentored, or guided colleagues and is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership. Whether you've served in a formal lead role or demonstrated leadership through coaching, training, problem‑solving, and supporting team success, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a hands‑on position where you'll balance direct patient care with helping keep our clinics and urgent care operating in an organized, efficient, and supportive environment. You'll work closely with the Director of Clinical Operations, who oversees day‑to‑day operations across multiple departments and locations, while you help coordinate clinical flow, support staff development, and serve as a key resource for the care team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Stay connected to patient care while developing leadership skills
• Gain meaningful leadership experience with support and mentorship
• Make a lasting impact in an underserved rural community
• Play an essential role in a collaborative, team‑based care environment
• Help improve clinic operations, patient experience, and quality outcomes

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care, including nurse visits, immunizations, and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
• Support daily clinical operations, program compliance, and patient safety initiatives
• Serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical assistants, and care teams
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of clinical staff
• Partner with providers and population health teams to support preventive care and close care gaps
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety efforts
• Provide occasional clinical support in urgent care as needed

What You Bring

• Active California RN license
• Experience in primary care or community health (FQHC or rural health preferred); urgent care experience is a plus
• Strong clinical skills in preventive care, immunizations, and patient education
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow as a leader
• Experience mentoring, training, supporting, or guiding colleagues, either formally or informally

Leadership experience is welcome but not required. We are open to experienced clinicians who are ready to step into a leadership role and eager to develop their management and team leadership skills.

Why RCMS

• Mission‑driven work serving a rural coastal community
• Supportive, team‑oriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role while remaining hands‑on in patient care
• Partnership and mentorship from experienced clinical leaders

Position Details

• Full‑time (1.0 FTE), Exempt, At‑Will
• Reports to the Director of Clinical Operations

If you're passionate about patient care and ready to take the next step in your career by helping support and lead a dedicated clinical team, we'd love to connect.