Clinical Director - Registered Nurse

Dent County Health Center; Salem (MO); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Dent County Health Center seeks an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical services, supervise staff, and ensure compliant, patient-centered care. You will oversee immunizations, lab, primary care support, and public health programs while coordinating with clinicians and community partners.

This role requires Missouri RN licensure, strong leadership, and a track record of improving workflows, quality, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Missouri or eligibility via a compact license.
• Experience providing direct patient care in clinical, primary care, community health, or public health settings.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, patient safety, immunization administration, and clinical documentation.
• Experience with injections, immunizations, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise personnel, coordinate clinical activities, and maintain professional working relationships.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to nursing staff and designated clinical personnel.
• Coordinate daily clinical operations, staffing assignments, and patient care workflows to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to established standards of care.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, staff efficiency, and patient experiences.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to support grant-funded clinical services and program reporting.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Formation

BSN

Outils

EHRs

ICD-10 coding

Description du poste

Dent County Health Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Director to provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of clinical services. This position is responsible for supporting high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring efficient clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination among healthcare professionals.

The Clinical Director oversees nursing staff and designated clinical personnel, supports clinical program implementation, monitors quality and performance, and promotes a collaborative environment focused on improving individual and community health outcomes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, effective leadership abilities, sound judgment, and experience managing clinical operations in a healthcare or public health setting.

Clinical Leadership and Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to nursing staff and designated clinical personnel.
• Coordinate daily clinical operations, staffing assignments, and patient care workflows to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to established standards of care.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, staff efficiency, and patient experiences.

Clinical Operations and Patient Care

• Oversee the delivery of clinical services, including immunizations, laboratory and phlebotomy services, primary care support, and other public health clinical programs.
• Coordinate patient care activities and support continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare providers and community partners.
• Administer immunizations and provide clinical services within the scope of professional licensure and agency policies.
• Ensure personnel administering immunizations are appropriately trained, authorized, and following established protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support as needed to maintain continuity of services.
• Monitor clinical supplies, equipment, and inventory to support safe and efficient operations.

Quality Improvement and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure clinical operations comply with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, and agency policies.
• Maintain and support implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Oversee infection prevention, patient safety practices, and appropriate handling of medical supplies and specimens.
• Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with medical recordkeeping requirements.
• Support accurate documentation and appropriate use of ICD-10 coding within clinical workflows.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support clinical readiness for audits, inspections, and program reviews.

Program Coordination and Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agency leadership, the Nurse Practitioner, Medical Director, and other healthcare professionals to support effective clinical operations.
• Assist in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating grant-funded clinical services and public health initiatives.
• Support required program reporting, clinical data collection, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in planning, evaluation, and improvement of clinical services to meet community health needs.
• Assist agency leadership in developing operational procedures, identifying resource needs, and strengthening clinical service delivery.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri, or eligibility for Missouri licensure through an applicable compact license.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a clinical, primary care, community health, or public health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, patient safety, immunization administration, and clinical documentation.
• Experience with injections, immunizations, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise personnel, coordinate clinical activities, and maintain professional working relationships.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare privacy requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing supervisory, management, or clinical leadership experience (2 years or more).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in public health, primary care, or community-based healthcare services.
• Experience with grant-funded clinical programs, program reporting, or budget monitoring.
• Familiarity with electronic health records, ICD-10 coding, and clinical quality improvement.
• Experience developing and implementing clinical policies, procedures, and staff training.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Full-time
• 8-hour shifts
• In-person position

Join Our Team

• The Clinical Director plays an important role in strengthening clinical services and improving access to quality healthcare in Dent County. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team, support public health initiatives, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.