Director of Nursing

About FCHC:

Since 1976, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) has been a health care leader in Florida. We provide comprehensive primary and specialty health care and patient support services through a network of Centers surrounding Lake Okeechobee and across Florida’s Treasure Coast. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our communities has access to culturally competent, high-quality health care that they can afford. FCHC has locations in Clewiston, Moore Haven, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Indiantown, Pahokee and West Palm Beach. FCHC’s Corporate Office is centrally located in West Palm Beach, Florida. FCHC has multiple staff members who speak Spanish and Creole, and translation is available for other languages as needed. FCHC has created a “one-stop shop” for patients–providing Pediatric and Adult Primary Care, Dental, OB/GYN and Women’s Health, Infectious Disease, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, chronic disease education and care management, referral assistance, benefit enrollment assistance and coordination, and telehealth services. Our patients benefit from a “medical home” model, where they may access our extensive array of health care clinicians and services in an atmosphere where they are treated with respect, care, and concern.

Mission

The Mission of Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) is to provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality, comprehensive health care to all persons in our communities.

Vision

Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) will maintain strong leadership in, and advocate for, the provision of health care services.

FCHC will foster and promote collaborative relationships and will develop partnerships with local, state, and federal public health service agencies and the community in general, to enhance the quality of delivery systems for comprehensive health care. FCHC will be an employer of choice and will demonstrate excellence with a highly trained staff and governing board.

Values

FCHC values Integrity, Compassion, Commitment to serving others (external and internal to the organization), Innovation, Effectiveness (cost and outcome), Efficiency, being Mission-driven, Commitment to serving others internal to organization and Commitment to Excellence.

Position Summary: The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading and supervising the Nurse Leaders who oversee the Clinical Support Staff. This position is ultimately responsible and accountable for the nursing services, education, and oversight across the organization.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Model and advance Florida Community Health Centers’ mission, vision, and values.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate (90 day and Annual) all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, etc.)
• In partnership with Center Leadership and Human Resources, will recruit for, hire, and fire Nursing Staff across the organization.
• Lead monthly Nurse Supervisor Meetings and keep the Nursing staff up‐to‐date on new process,
• changes, or plans.
• In partnership with the CMO and Assistant‐CMO, will ensure that the centers maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (Joint Commission, HRSA, VFC/VFA, OSHA, DOH, etc.)
• Will review and update (when needed) the OSHA, Infection Control (will be Co‐Chair), and Employee Health Manual on a yearly basis.
• Will be an active member of the Infection Control Committee and CQM Committee, as well as hoc member of other committees as needed.
• Provide orientation and manage ongoing training, in conjunction with Nurse Supervisors, for newly hired FCHC clinical Support staff.
• Monitor Center Nurse Supervisor’s compliance with periodic assessments to determine deficiencies in clinical support performance at all sites and for new hires. Includes but not limited to: Log Keeping, Skills Assessments, Policies and Procedures, Medication Program (formulary compliance, in‐house samples, and stock medications for expiration dates)
• In conjunction with the Nurse Supervisors, will coordinate Clinical Support Staff coverage at centers when the need presents itself.
• Attend and be an active participant at Corporate Staff, QI, Clinical Administrator, and Monthly Administrative meetings as indicated monthly or as scheduled.
• Initiate annual Infection Control Risk Analysis, compile data and present to the QI Committee.
• In conjunction with the HR department, compile summary of new employee health information and annual updates as indicated, including annual PPD tests, Influenza Vaccines, etc.
• Provide oversight and updated information about the VFC Program needed to maintain VFC compliance.
• Will provide coverage for centers who do not have a Nurse Supervisor, either personally or will arrange for coverage by other Nurse Supervisors.
• Serve as Company Liaison with Florida Shots
• Establish and maintain emergency vaccine plan and assure that vaccines are stored safely during hurricanes or other emergency situations.
• In conjunction with appropriate Center Leadership Members, determine the appropriateness of having MA, Nursing, EMT, or other non‐clinician students in the center, and communicate with the schools instructors as indicated.
• Assist CMO with other issues as necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Strategic Vision
• Strong Leadership Skills and ability to manage well at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal and Communication skills with Leadership, Staff, and Stakeholders
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration.
• Excellent Time Management and Problem Solving Abilities
• Strong work Ethic
• RN degree/license (active), with MBA/MPH preferred
• Minimum of two years Nursing Leadership experience

ADDITIONAL NOTES

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL‐INCLUSIVE, AND EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLE RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR.

* This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.