Associate Director-Nursing - East Bakersfield CHC at Clinica Sierra Vista

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

136052.8

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Policy Development, Staff Supervision, Clinical Compliance, Performance Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Patient Care Coordination, Quality Improvement, Population Health Initiatives, Bilingual Spanish, Multitasking, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? * Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience * Health coverage for you and your family * Generous number of vacation days per year * A robust wellness plan and health club discounts * Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents * 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as an Associate Director-Nursing who: The Associate Director of Nursing (ADON), under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Clinical Quality, Nursing, and Patient Experience, is responsible for the overall compliance and clinical practice of nurses and medical assistants. This position collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. The ADON serves as a leader and utilizes critical thinking skills when developing and reviewing policies, clinical processes, and procedures. The ADON also directly supervises the Lab Coordinator, Immunization Coordinator, and Clinical Educator. Essential Functions: 1. Providing clinical guidance to nurses and medical assistants (MAs). 2. Scheduling training for the nurses and MAs. 3. Reviewing and revising clinical policies, annually and as needed. 4. Assist in interviewing and hiring nurses and medical assistants. 5. Working with the Clinical Educator, develop and update competencies for clinical staff. 6. Monitoring performance and oversite of newly hired staff. 7. Responding to clinical issues in a timely manner. 8. Collaboration with medical providers to ensure safe, high-quality care. 9. Work with the Practice Manager to ensure the clinic sites are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. 10. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information by utilizing superior communication and critical thinking skills. 11. Collaboration with the Practice Managers and district Administrators. 12. Lead and manage the performance of their direct reports. 13. Contributes to the organizations quality improvement projects and population health initiatives. 14. Approval of medical supplies. You'll be successful with the following qualifications: * Graduation from an accredited Nursing program. * ADN or BSN required (MSN preferred Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. * Current, active CA license as a Registered Nurse * Minimum of 5 years’ nursing experience * Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role. * Possess a special sensitivity to providing care to an underserved population. * Ability to multitask and work well under pressure. * Bilingual (Spanish/English) an asset ---------------------------------------- Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Nursing oversees clinical practice and compliance for nurses and medical assistants to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. This includes developing clinical policies, supervising coordinators, and collaborating with medical providers and practice managers.