Clinic Nurse Manager

Ellsworth County Medical Center; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Leadership growth

Rural healthcare impact

Job summary

Ellsworth County Medical Center is seeking a Clinic Nurse Manager to lead outpatient specialty and rural health clinics, partnering with the Clinic Administrator to keep workflows efficient and patient care exceptional across a rural healthcare network.

You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate schedules to ensure full staffing, provide training and professional development, develop clinic policies, monitor quality metrics, and contribute to budgeting and vendor management to drive safer,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in healthcare or clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of outpatient specialty and rural health clinics.
• Lead and support clinic nursing staff and ensure full staffing.
• Develop clinic policies, procedures, and care protocols; monitor quality metrics.
• Collaborate with administration on budgeting and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration / nursing

Job description

Job Location: PRIMARY - ELLSWORTH, KS 67439

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors

Job Shift: Day Shift

Clinic Nurse Manager

Compensation: Beginning at $72,251 commensurate on relevant experience

Ellsworth County Medical Center is looking for a Clinic Nurse Manager who is ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of rural healthcare. If you enjoy building strong teams, keeping clinics running smoothly, and making a real difference for patients in your community — this role might be the perfect fit.

In this role, you’ll help guide the daily operations of our Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Rural Health Clinics, working closely with our Clinic Administrator to keep workflows efficient, teams supported, and patient care exceptional.

This is a leadership role for someone who loves both people and process — balancing patient care, team support, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Lead Clinic Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations for ECMC’s outpatient specialty and rural health clinics
• Keep clinic workflows organized, efficient, and patient-centered
• Collaborate with the Clinic Administrator to continuously improve operations

Support & Grow the Team

• Guide and support clinic nursing staff
• Coordinate schedules to ensure clinics are fully staffed and running smoothly
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Champion Quality & Compliance

• Help develop clinic policies, procedures, and care protocols
• Monitor quality metrics and support improvement initiatives
• Stay current on regulations for Rural Health Clinics and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards

Help Drive Smart Operations

• Provide input during the budgeting process
• Manage vendor relationships and clinic supply needs
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and patient experience

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Passion for team leadership and mentorship
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of rural health clinic regulations
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Ability to juggle operations, people, and improvement initiatives

Why People Love Working at ECMC

• A supportive team culture
• Opportunities to grow your leadership skills
• The chance to make a real impact in rural healthcare
• A workplace where your work truly matters

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and grow with us, we’d love to meet you.

Join the team. Grow your career. Help shape rural healthcare.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Business Administration or a related field required. Equivalent experience considered.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years’ experience in healthcare or clinical management required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical capability to fully understand healthcare laws and regulations.
• Skills in interpreting rules and regulations, and establishing/updating policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, train, and motivate team members to maintain standards of care.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language.
• High degree of technical aptitude to maintain current on healthcare advances in technology.
• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and technical & project management; strong attention to detail.
• Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills.

Certifications / Registrations

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse in the State of Kansas.
• CPR/BLS required, ACLS current or within 90 days of hire, PALS preferred.