Clinic Nursing Director

Stride Community Health Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community health center as a Clinic Nursing Director, overseeing nursing staff and ensuring quality patient care. This role involves compliance oversight, staffing management, and direct patient service, all within a supportive team environment. STRIDE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or community health setting.
• Previous ambulatory care nursing and clinical leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates all service and personnel functions of nursing staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develops nursing staffing schedules based on provider workloads.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Accountability

Excellence

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Registered Nursing

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we're dedicated to more than just providing healthcare-we're committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services-including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach-across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives-including your own-STRIDE is the place for you.

General Purpose :

The Clinic Nursing Director supervises and coordinates all service, training, operational, and personnel functions of licensed nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and other clinical support / ancillary staff within the department. The Clinic Nursing Director may function as a clinical nurse in the provision of direct service to patients when the need arises. The Clinic Nursing Director works closely with interdisciplinary leadership colleagues (i.e. Director of Business Operations and Medical Directors) on matters relating to patient care. The Clinic Nursing Director works in close collaboration with the Medical Assistant and Care Navigator supervisor(s) to assure adequate staffing for providers and patient care needs.

• Provides supervisory functions within the department including hiring, training, evaluation, workflow, discipline, standards, and overall performance evaluation in accordance with STRIDE policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Oversees compliance with all applicable regulations and standards pertinent to the organization and care environment.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinic and patient care processes and procedures.
• Provides direct service to patients in the conduct of various clinical procedures within the approved scope of nursing.
• Assists in determining required levels of medical supply inventories, conveying needs to the Purchasing Department, and overseeing other supplies and equipment needs and maintenance requirements.
• Responsible for developing nursing staffing schedule based on workloads of providers and productivity targets established in the budget.
• Under the general direction of the Senior Leadership Team, develops and maintains approved policies and procedures for Nursing and clinical operations and helps ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

What you bring : Values

Integrity : Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Compassion : Meeting patients where they are with empathy.

Accountability : Following through on our commitments.

Excellence : Embracing a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.

Education and Experience :

• Baccalaureate degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited school or training program, master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• An active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado or appropriate compact licensing arrangement.
• 2 years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or community health setting. Previous ambulatory care nursing experience is preferred. Previous clinical leadership experience is preferred.

Skills & Expertise

• Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and / or external contacts.
• Work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate solution to the issue at hand.
• Manage multiple projects or competing demands.
• Demonstrate an effective and sensitive response to the needs and concerns of STRIDE's patient population.
• Handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.

Working Environment and Physical Activities :

Office environment within a clinical setting. Moves about the office environment and to other locations. Moves objects up to 25lbs and 50lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns / analyzes information from others to assist in decision making. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday - Business hours 7 : 30am - 5 : 30pm

This position is exempt and may require work outside standard hours / shifts and in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.

We offer a competitive salary range of $92,624 - $136,700 depending on your experience.

This range reflects STRIDE's good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including :

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and / or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment :

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Salary Description

92,624.00 to $136,700.00

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