Nursing Practice & Professional Development Manager (Ambulatory)

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare Health Centers is seeking a Nursing Practice & Professional Development Manager (Ambulatory) to oversee the governance and advancement of nursing practices across ambulatory care sites. This role will ensure clinical practice aligns with evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, have 2-3 years of experience in ambulatory care, and demonstrate expertise in clinical governance and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree preferred in Nursing or Healthcare Administration.
• 2-3 years of experience in ambulatory care required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standardization of practice across ambulatory sites.
• Monitor changes in regulations and update standards accordingly.
• Develop and implement competency validation frameworks.

Skills

Knowledge of ambulatory care models

Evidence-based practice

Data-driven decision-making

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Nursing Practice & Professional Development Manager (Ambulatory) is responsible for the governance, standardization, and advancement of nursing and medical assistant (MA) practice across ambulatory care sites. This role ensures alignment of clinical practice with evidence‑based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational expectations.

Job Functions

• Establish and maintain standardized scope of practice for Nurses and Medical Assistants across ambulatory sites.
• Lead the development, review, and lifecycle management of SOPs and SDOs to ensure alignment with evidence‑based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in scope‑of‑care regulations and proactively update organizational standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for clinical practice, delegation, and scope‑related decision‑making.
• Define and enforce decision rights related to clinical standards within the matrix structure.
• Design and implement a standardized competency validation framework for nursing and MA roles.
• Partner with O&E and clinical leaders to align training programs with workflows, systems, and care models.
• Ensure onboarding and ongoing education supports safe delegation and top‑of‑license practice.
• Establish mechanisms to track, maintain, and report competency completion and compliance.
• Support role clarity, skill progression, and workforce development across ambulatory teams.
• Ensure alignment of clinical practice with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Lead preparation and readiness efforts for audits, site visits, and compliance review.
• Identify and mitigate clinical practice risks related to scope, delegation, and documentation.
• Partner with Quality and Risk teams to address trends and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate patient safety principles into SOPs, workflows, and competency validation.
• Partner with Operations leadership to align clinical practice standards with operational workflows and performance goals.
• Integrate professional practice metrics into operational dashboards (e.g., quality, access, compliance).
• Establish shared accountability for implementation and sustainability of practice standards.
• Provide structured escalation pathways when operational needs conflict with professional standards.
• Support care model optimization, including nurse visits, standing orders, and team‑based care.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators related to practice compliance, competency, and quality outcomes.
• Analyze data trends to identify opportunities for improvement in workflows and clinical practice.
• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives tied to preventive care, access, and quality metrics.
• Ensure alignment of nursing and MA workflows with organizational goals and value‑based care initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of scope of practice, delegation, and ambulatory care models.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational alignment.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and performance improvement.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) – BSN Required.
• Master's Degree (higher degree accepted) – Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field – Preferred.

Work Experience

• 2‑3 years in ambulatory care – Required.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical practice governance, education, or quality improvement – Required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical workflow design – Required.
• 3 years experience working in a matrix leadership environment – Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Active Registered Nurse (RN) Upon Hire – Required.
• Relevant certifications in ambulatory care, professional development, or quality Upon Hire – Preferred.