Nurse Manager

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center located in Durham, NC seeks a Nurse Manager responsible for overseeing daily department operations and managing clinical staff. The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license in North Carolina and possess at least a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and a commitment to maintaining compliance with regulations. A generous package including professional development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years progressive healthcare management or 5 years of experience in a healthcare management role.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the department.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement best practices for quality care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Manage the department budget and ensure financial goals are met.
• Implement policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Current RN license in North Carolina

Job description

Overview

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc., a federally qualified community health center located in Durham, NC is recruiting for a Nurse Manager.

Durham is known as the Bull City, the City of Medicine, the Tastiest Town in the South, and the Startup Capital of the South. It’s a two-hour drive from the beach, a three-hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is North Carolina’s fourth largest city by population. Along the East Coast, Durham is located conveniently along I-85.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department. This includes managing and leading a team of clinical staff including hiring, training and scheduling ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. The clinical specialties overseen may include family medicine and/or adult medicine clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care by monitoring patient outcomes and implementing best practices
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
• Manage the department budget and ensure financial goals are met
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve department efficiency and effectiveness
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure departmental goals are met

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of North Carolina
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
• Minimum of 3 years progressive healthcare management or 5 years of experience in a healthcare management role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis

About Lincoln Community Health Center

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC) is committed to providing primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner. LCHC provides comprehensive, high‑quality primary health care to patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we serve all members of our community, including low‑income, uninsured patients and diverse populations. We screen potential employees to ensure alignment with our core mission and values, encouraging staff to live and work in accordance with these standards and to recognize the unique differences of each individual in the communities we serve.