RN Clinical Manager

Salgado-LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Insurance

17 days PTO

12 paid holidays

6 sick days

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Salgado-LLC in San Jose, CA seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager to orchestrate daily clinical operations in a high-performing senior care clinic. Lead an interdisciplinary team, ensure care plan integrity, and elevate long-term health outcomes for frail elderly patients.

Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no on-call duties and a strong focus on staff development and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, quality improvement, and collaborative care in an on-site, outpatient

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years overseeing ambulatory clinic operations.
• Minimum 2 years geriatric care experience with frail elderly populations.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required on hire or within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize day-to-day clinic operations.
• Ensure care plans are delivered and documented accurately.
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve services.
• Hire, coach, and supervise clinic staff including RN Case Managers and MAs.
• Set expectations and evaluate staff competencies to foster a healthy workplace.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improve workflows.
• Lead clinical audits during CMS and DHCS reviews.
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced nursing leader looking to step away from hospital burnout and into a role with true purpose? We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager to orchestrate daily clinical operations within our innovative senior care clinic. In this vital leadership position, you will move away from episodic care and instead guide an interdisciplinary team to monitor and elevate long-term health outcomes for a frail elderly population. By blending your technical RN expertise with a passion for people development, you will foster a supportive, healthy workspace for your nursing staff. If you are ready to champion clinical excellence, lead quality compliance, and enjoy an unrivaled Monday-through-Friday lifestyle with zero on‑call demands, we want you to lead our team!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinic Management: Direct and optimize the day-to-day operations of a high‑performing, safe, and well‑equipped clinic, ensuring workflow clarity and strict protocol efficiency.
• Care Plan Integrity: Ensure nursing and clinical staff accurately deliver and document interventions outlined in participant care plans, including prompt responses to physician orders and meticulous assessment completions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Medical Practice leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to continuously evaluate and elevate the quality and coordination of participant services.
• Team Supervision: Hire, retain, coach, develop, and supervise RN Case Managers, Clinic RNs, Medical Assistants (MAs), and other clinic team members, actively fostering an engaged and healthy workforce.
• Performance Accountability: Set clear expectations, evaluate staff competencies, and nurture an empowering team culture focused on compassionate senior care.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Analyze operational data to identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses. Perform root cause analyses on care delivery processes and recommend innovative workflows or policies to the Clinical Nurse Director (CND).
• Audit Leadership: Serve as the clinical audit lead during official CMS and DHCS reviews, collaborating directly with the CND and Quality Improvement Director.
• Corrective Action: Develop, implement, and monitor robust corrective action plans to ensure ongoing, uncompromised regulatory compliance..

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.

Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience successfully overseeing an ambulatory clinic operation (including RN, LVN, and MA staff) OR equivalent nursing leadership experience within a high-volume, outpatient setting.

Specialized Geriatric Care: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working directly with a frail, elderly, or specialized senior population.

Life Support: Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications upon hire, or successfully obtain them within 180 days of placement.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a relevant healthcare field is highly preferred (equivalent professional experience may be substituted).

Setting Background: Proven track record working within an outpatient, clinic, or community-based healthcare model.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time - direct hire.

Work Setting: 100% On-site clinical environment.

Schedule: An exceptional lifestyle schedule: Monday through Friday daytime hours. No nights, no weekends, and absolutely no on‑call responsibilities.

Location: San Jose, California

Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.

True Work/Life Balance: Enjoy 17 days of Personal Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays observed annually, and 6 designated sick days.

Financial Security: 401(k) savings plan equipped with a competitive company match.

Relocation Support: Relocation assistance may be considered for the ideal candidate.