AltaMed

Registered Nurse, Supervisor

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The RN Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day ‘back office’ operations of the clinic by overseeing the employees providing nursing care to the clinic patients, as well as implementing and assuring quality medical management and cost containment health services to patients. The Supervisor oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation/improvement of clinical care services/programs, which include patient experience, patient safety, HEDIS quality measures, financial goals, etc. The Supervisor also implements, maintains, and evaluates clinical and patient care practice standards. The Supervisor works with the Site Medical Director, Clinic Director, Administrative Leadership team, and RN Manager to achieve clinic quality, patient satisfaction, and financial goals, and ensure all staff are up to date with clinic objectives, such as quality boards, present progress on clinic objectives at staff meetings, etc. The Supervisor provides leadership to the nursing team and support as a mentor to Staff and oversees patient care services, including the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation/improvement of clinical care services/programs, which includes patient experience, patient safety, HEDIS quality measures, financial goals, etc. The Supervisor also implements, maintains, and evaluates clinical and patient care practice standards, budgets, and staff development. The Supervisor manages operations and services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities. Lastly, the Supervisor is responsible for performance and outcome measures, as well as strategic, business, and organizational goals/objectives.

Minimum Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in nursing, coupled with a minimum of 1 year of leadership experience, is required.

  • Master’s degree in health services, business administration, or management preferred.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience providing patient care in an outpatient/inpatient setting, with preferred experience in staff supervision

  • A current, valid license as a registered nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing is required.

  • Experience with audits and health care inspections, preferred.

  • Prior experience with an Electronic Health/Medical (EHR/EMR) system is preferred.

  • A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish/Chinese, preferred, depending upon the site.

Compensation

Pay for this job starts at $114,400.00 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days 
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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