Director of Nursing
15 days ago
East Providence
Job DescriptionDescriptionLocation: Riverside, RI Schedule: Full-Time | In-Person Travel Required: Regular travel between sites (mileage reimbursed)System-Level Clinical Impact – Set the standard for nursing practice across a multi-site community health organization People-Centered Leadership – Develop, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing leaders and teams Strategic Influence – Partner with the Medical Director, VP of Operations, Risk Management, and People Operations Authority & Accountability – Exercise independent clinical and operational judgment across nursing programs Mission-Driven Work – Improve access, equity, and outcomes for patients who need care the mostExecutive Leadership Exposure – Serve as a core member of the Health Leadership Team Quality & Safety Ownership – Lead infection control, risk mitigation, and clinical quality initiatives Regulatory Mastery – Oversee compliance with HRSA, FTCA, Title X, 340B, CLIA, Joint Commission, and NCQA Program Oversight – Direct medication management, vaccine programs, and clinical policy development Organizational Influence – Shape integrated care models, new programs, and cross-site operational excellencePredictable Schedule – Standard health center hours with limited evening/weekend needs Generous PTO – Vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time Collaborative Environment – Work alongside experienced, mission-aligned executive and clinical leaders Key Responsibilities • Provide direct supervision to Nurse Managers, Nurse Care Managers, and Transition of Care Nurses, • Conduct biweekly supervision, coaching, mentorship, and annual performance evaluations, • Coordinate nursing staffing, scheduling, and coverage across all health centers, • Facilitate nursing leadership meetings and site huddles that promote alignment and accountability, • Serve as the senior clinical resource for complex patient care and urgent clinical decisions, • Serve as EBCAP’s Infection Control Officer and lead the organization-wide infection control program, • Partner with Risk Management on incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning, • Lead audits and readiness efforts for Title X, 340B, CLIA, and other regulatory programs, • Oversee medication and vaccine management, including ordering, storage, cold chain, and administration, • Develop, maintain, and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standing orders in collaboration with the Medical Director, • Oversee nursing operations across primary care, behavioral health, and integrated care settings, • Ensure consistent execution of immunization, sterilization, and medication protocols, • Provide clinical leadership for new and expanding programs, including school-linked and integrated behavioral health initiatives, • Collaborate with quality, billing, and IT teams to improve EHR documentation and clinical workflows, • Create a culture where nurses feel supported, accountable, and empowered to grow, • Standardize onboarding, competencies, training materials, and continuing education pathways, • Ensure compliance with licensure, certifications, and mandatory training requirements, • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required, • Master’s Degree or equivalent director-level experience strongly preferred, • Active Rhode Island RN license in good standing, • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationExperience, • 7–12 years of progressive nursing experience, • At least 5 years in community health, primary care, or behavioral health settings, • Minimum of 3 years in nursing leadership or supervision, • Demonstrated experience with infection control, quality programs, and regulatory compliance, • Clinical Leadership – Strong judgment, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking, • People Developer – Proven ability to coach, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, • Operational Insight – Skilled at turning clinical metrics and audits into action, • Collaborative Communicator – Trusted partner across disciplines and leadership levels, • Steady Under Pressure – Leads calmly through complexity, growth, and change, • Detail-Oriented – Meticulous about compliance, documentation, and patient safety, • Experience in an FQHC or similarly complex community health environment, • Quality improvement expertise (PDSA, Lean, or similar frameworks), • Proficiency with NextGen EHR, • Subsidized medical insurance (BCBSRI), • Subsidized dental insurance (Delta Dental), • Supplemental vision insurance, • Employer-paid life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match commencing after one year of service, • Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts, • Mileage reimbursement, • Generous paid vacation, • Paid holidays, personal days, and sick time, • Up to $2,400 of tuition reimbursement, • Employer-paid CEUs and trainings, • Leadership development and advancement pathwaysThis is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to shape nursing practice, strengthen teams, and elevate care for the East Bay communities EBCAP serves every day.