Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off (27 days plus 10 holidays)

401(k) / retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a full-time Nurse Manager for their Vancouver – Salmon Creek Medical Clinic. The Nurse Manager will oversee daily operations, manage nursing personnel, and ensure compliance with health standards. Responsibilities include managing medical assistants, implementing policies, and focusing on quality measures.

Ideal candidates will have an active RN or BSN license in Washington State, with strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Sea Mar offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with an active RN or BSN license.
• LPNs considered with equivalent experience.
• Completed state-mandated HIV education.
• Obtain BLS CPR within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate approximately 10–12 Medical Assistants.
• Implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Focus on quality measures, HEDIS, and Meaningful Use standards.
• Provide annual MA training on infection control techniques.
• Lead hiring efforts for new MAs.

Skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Team-building abilities

Leadership abilities

Critical thinking

Education

Active RN or BSN license in Washington State

Equivalent experience for LPN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978 that provides comprehensive health and community services, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. The organization serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. It operates more than 90 clinics across medical, dental, behavioral health, nutritional, social, and educational services.

Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) – Posting #26861

Hourly Rate: $36.04 – $44.44 per hour
Annual Salary: $74,958.09 – $92,444.35 (depending on experience)

Position Summary

The full‑time Nurse Manager will work at the Vancouver – Salmon Creek Medical Clinic. The role collaborates with the Health Center Administrator and Clinical Director to manage daily operations and supervise nursing personnel. The Nurse Manager ensures compliance with Sea Mar’s standards, regulatory requirements, and quality measures such as HEDIS and Meaningful Use.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate approximately 10–12 Medical Assistants, including MA supervisors.
• Implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director and Health Center Administrator to meet Sea Mar’s standards, philosophy, and governmental regulations.
• Perform monthly audits (e.g., NPSG audits) and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to health centers or hospitals.
• Focus clinic efforts on quality measures, HEDIS, and Meaningful Use standards.
• Provide annual MA training on infection control, sterilization techniques, and related topics.
• Lead hiring efforts for new MAs and participate in the hiring of other support staff.
• Oversee and maintain a patient‑care system of nurse‑only visits.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with an active RN or BSN license in Washington State.
• LPNs considered if they possess equivalent experience to meet qualifications.
• Completed state‑mandated HIV education.
• Obtained Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening, and team‑building abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership abilities and coaching skills.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and self‑motivated attitude.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers a dynamic, culturally diverse environment with opportunities for advancement. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Paid time off starts at 27 days per year plus 10 paid holidays. Additional benefits include 401(k) / retirement options.

Equal Opportunity

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.