Our mission at Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is to improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.
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We are seeking a Director of Nursing
The Director of Nursing is a key leader responsible for the overall direction, management, and clinical excellence of the nursing department. The DON will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care that aligns with the organization's mission. The Director oversees the nursing staff (nurses and medical assistants) across all sites and is a key liaison with Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Nursing Department and Yale School of Nursing, which staff and support the clinical care and education at some FHCHC sites. The Director recruits, retains, organizes, and leads the Nurse Managers at all sites. This role requires a strong clinical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep commitment to improving the health outcomes of underserved communities.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Director of Nursing manages all the services provided by the nursing personnel (nurses and MAs) of FHCHC. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Clinical Leadership:
Oversee all aspects of nursing practice within the health center, ensuring adherence to established clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory standards.
Team Leadership & Management:
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a high-performing team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other nursing support staff.
Operational Excellence :
Develop and manage the nursing department budget, ensuring efficient and cost-effective utilization of resources.
Community Engagement:
Represents FHCHC in discussions with community stakeholders that pertain to the front-lines of care.
Quality Improvement:
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and utilize data to identify and address areas for improvement in patient care.
Qualifications
RN and BLS Certification required; BSN or MSN highly preferred. A minimum of three years of ambulatory care experience, preferably in a federally qualified health center setting, and prior nurse manager experience and leadership skills including the ability to motivate & supervise others is also required. Knowledge and experience with primary care setting, including program development and quality improvement methodology; familiarity with clinical audits and the Lean methodology are highly preferred.
The selected candidate will have:
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