Nurse Manager

VNACJ Community Health Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

VNACJ Community Health Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our clinical team in New Jersey. You will supervise RNs, LPNs, CMAs and other staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth daily operations.

You will oversee care coordination, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to staff onboarding and ongoing training. A strong nursing background and leadership experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• RN and BSN required.
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of ambulatory care experience (FQHC preferred).
• Minimum 1+ year of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team; mentor staff; supervise CMAs, RNs, LPNs, Vaccine Coordinators, and other staff.
• Provide clinical oversight and coordinate care to ensure high-quality patient outcomes; perform direct patient care within RN scope as needed.
• Oversee operations: performance reviews, regulatory logs, and supply/equipment management; ensure infection control and safety protocols.
• Support workforce development: CMA externship participation, promote teamwork and continuous learning, assist with recruitment and retention.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Supervisory/managerial experience

Ambulatory care experience

BLS certification

NJ driver's license

Education

RN; BSN required

Job description

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Nurse Manager!

Lead Care. Strengthen Community Health. Shape the Future.

$4k Sign‑On Bonus Available!

VNACJ Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to building healthier communities and improving the well‑being of individuals and families across New Jersey. We provide high‑quality, comprehensive, and culturally responsive primary care, preventive services, and wellness support to underserved and underinsured populations. Our team is united by compassion, integrity, and deep respect for the diverse communities we serve. We are seeking an engaged, collaborative, and mission‑driven Nurse Manager to support ourCommunity Health Centers. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose—supporting clinical excellence, nurturing a strong team culture, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, reliable, patient‑centered care.

Why This Role Matters

As a Nurse Manager, you play a pivotal role in shaping the patient experience and supporting the clinical team. You’ll guide and mentor staff, strengthen workflows, champion quality improvement, and help create an environment where both patients and employees feel valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Support

• Foster a positive, professional, mission‑aligned work environment.
• Supervise CMAs, RNs, LPNs, Vaccine Coordinators, and other assigned staff.
• Provide effective onboarding, ongoing training, and skills development for non‑provider clinical staff.
• Lead efficient team meetings, huddles, and communication touchpoints.

Clinical Oversight

• Support care coordination and clinical decision‑making to ensure high‑quality patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care within RN scope as needed.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve patient care processes; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Operational Management

• Evaluate clinical competency for 90‑day and annual performance reviews; document results and provide coaching or remediation.
• Maintain required logs, records, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with management and monitoring of clinical supplies and equipment.
• Oversee the environment of care, ensuring adherence to infection control, safety, and emergency response policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of vaccine coordination processes—including VFC and private inventory management, temperature monitoring, NJIIS documentation, and VFC site survey requirements

Workforce Development

• Participate in the CMA externship program to support recruitment and retention of qualified clinical support staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to support clinic operations.

Qualifications:

• RN; BSN required
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 1+ year of ambulatory care experience, FQHC preferred
• 1+ year of supervisory/ managerial experience
• Current BLS certification
• Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission‑driven work that makes a direct and meaningful impact on community health
• Opportunities to shape clinical practice, improve workflows, and lead quality initiatives
• A culture that invests in your growth, professional development, and long‑term success

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors. Exposure to blood, body fluids and communicable diseases. Sitting, fine motor hand movement, standing, walking, lifting 40 pounds, pushing, reaching, pulling; working with thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, needles, syringes, EKG machine, venipuncture equipment, other diagnostic equipment, spirometry treatment, culture mediums, telephone, fax, photocopier, computer, printer.

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In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $84,000 to USD $112,000. When determining an offer, VNACJ CHC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add‑on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNACJ CHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.