At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSON

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Nursing Services directs, organizes, trains, and evaluates ­nursing related activities in the areas of clinical and support ­programs for the delivery of health services by the Organization and its locations.  This person has system level lead responsibility for overseeing, monitoring and developing nursing performance and standards within the organization in collaboration with the CNO, leading the nursing functions of the­ Registered Nurses and Registered Nurse Leads and other Licensed Nursing Staff for all programs offering nursing care services.  The position also collaborates with Physicians to provide supervision and training, delivery of services, and contributes to performance evaluations of Medical Assistants in clinics or programs delivering patient care.  The Associate Director of Nursing Services reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Develops and maintains nursing service objectives, scope and standards of nursing practice, nursing service manuals, and standard training modules for use by managers and all levels of clinical nursing.
• Collaborates with CNO and Providers to define position responsibilities, training manuals or modules, and performance evaluations of medical assistants.
•  Assists clinic managers and other patient care program managers in areas of nursing services to ensure compliance with nursing care standards in delivery of services, and is accountable for supporting ongoing evaluation of personnel providing nursing services through personal observation, staff interviews, records review, and competency assessments
• Coordinates with the CNO, COO, and Clinic Managers to develop appropriate staffing ratios for nurses and medical assistant support staff to provide services at CMC facilities/programs, assists Clinic Managers and Nurse Mangers in maintaining those ratios, collaborates as requested with Clinic Managers and in the selection of nursing and medical assistant support personnel, and recommends continued employment status for these personnel
•  Supports orientation programs and continuing in-service education activities for new and current nursing and medical assistant personnel.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of nursing and other medical support personnel schedules and call lists for use by clinic managers and program supervisors
• Participates in interviewing and hiring process for Clinic Managers and makes recommendations for employment to the COO or designate.
• ­Assures adherence of nursing services to program expectations, State, Federal, and local licensure or regulatory requirements, and to accreditation standards at all sites­
• Participates in the administrative planning team and on other internal or external committees and groups as assigned by the CNO
• ­Assists the Infection control officer/Director of Emergency Services in communicable disease control and employee health maintenance as identified in protocols, policies, or by external public health entities
• Assist with coordination and supports Managers’ nursing staff meetings ­
• Rounds on staff during on site visits and attends clinic meetings,
• Provides nursing services leadership to the Customer Satisfaction Teams to promote performance improvement of patient and staff satisfaction
• Coordinates with the CNO and the Director of Quality Development and Improvement to provide support, training, and staff development to achieve clinical quality initiatives
• Collaborating with the Medical Director to support effective Clinician staff scheduling at all locations
• Collaborate with the Director of Health Education and Case Management to design, implement, and evaluate the delivery of education and case management services in clinical settings
• Assists Clinic Managers to provide on-site training in the areas of OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials Exposure, and other safety related issues
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration or Nursing with a focus on Administration with at least three (3) years, or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, or Nursing with a focus on Administration, with at least five (5) years, of progressively responsible high level management experience in directing clinical nursing services, personnel management of nurses and nurse support staff, professional staff development, and personnel evaluation in a medical care setting with a focus on ambulatory services
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES:

• Knowledge and demonstrated skills of principles and practices of organizational management and administration, governmental policies affecting clinic service delivery at Federal, State, and Local levels, financial and budget management, and personnel development
• Demonstrated knowledge of group dynamics and supervisory techniques, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Knowledge of effective techniques and models for clinical service delivery applicable to both professional and para-professional staff.
• Skill in leadership, communication, staff training, and team development
• Skill in conflict management and resolution
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and scheduling tools
• Skill in systems analysis and process development
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Clinical skill in delivering nursing and nursing support services to patients

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require sitting for long periods of time.  Occasional bending, stretching, or lifting.  Requires frequent walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.  May require lifting and carrying items which weigh up to 35 pounds.  Vision must be correctable by 20/40 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.   Requires the ability to work under stressful conditions.  Requires the ability to drive to other corporate locations, to fly to out-of-town conferences, and to work evenings, or week­ends as needed.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily clinic and office-based, with occasional remote work (up to 1 day per week) and assignments at partner agencies such as schools, housing programs, or community sites. Duties may involve exposure to outdoor conditions (e.g., rain, heat, dust, wind, pesticides, pollens) as well as potential occupational hazards including bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions commonly encountered in a clinical environment.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors except where otherwise provided by law

About Community Medical Centers Inc

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

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