Job Description

Newark Community Health Centers, Inc., FQHC, is a multi-cultural, Patient Centered Medical home- Level III that provides primary care services (Family/Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, and Dental) and social services. We are dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the medically underserved in the greater Newark area. Join us as we expand!

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the leadership and organization of the nursing team. The DON will also function as a Risk Manager for the organization in collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer in providing a high level of quality of care to the community while ensuring compliance in nursing and related services.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and oversee all licensed nursing and medical assistant staff
• Responsible for nursing staff performance, retention and development
• Oversee infection control and immunization program
• Monitors nursing and nutrition departments’ utilization and productivity.
• Coordinates and implements policies/protocols for quality and utilization of services, infection control and patient care
• Supervise office workflows and recommend improvements to promote reduced patient wait time and increased patient education and satisfaction
• Reports on nursing department program activity as required by local, state, and federal agencies, funding sources and NCHC policies on a timely basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college plus 5 years in a primary care clinical setting and 3 years in a supervisory / administrative role
• Current NJ RN License
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Possess strong communication and leadership skills

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