Clinical laboratory scientist Jobs in New Bedford, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Pay : $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Job description :

RN Nurse Manager | Clinical Leadership | FQHC | Joint Commission

New Bedford, MA | $90,000-$115,000 / year | Full-Time Management

Schedule : Monday-Friday | No Nights, No Weekends

Position Overview

Lead clinical operations as RN Nurse Manager for an amazing non-profit clinic that has been serving the community for over 40 years! Manage day-to-day nursing operations, supervise multidisciplinary staff, ensure Joint Commission compliance, and collaborate with Chief Nursing Officer and Medical Directors to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Requirements

Education & Licensure :

RN License (Massachusetts - active / current)

BSN strongly preferred (ASN considered)

CPR / BLS Certification required

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Experience :

3+ years supervisory or nurse manager experience required

Team lead or charge nurse background acceptable

FQHC or community health experience preferred

Joint Commission knowledge valued

Skills :

Electronic health records required (eClinicalWorks a plus)

Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Budget management and cost control

Strong leadership and staff development

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership :

• Supervise RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Unit Secretaries, Patient Registration
• Coordinate and evaluate department operations and activities
• Ensure highest quality patient care and clinical excellence
• Perform RN duties as department needs dictate

Compliance & Quality :

Implement Joint Commission standards and monitor compliance

Participate in Joint Commission meetings and on-site reviews

Perform chart audits and nursing peer reviews

Ensure documentation standards are met

Operations Management :

Create and maintain staff schedules for optimal coverage

Manage budget, supplies, overtime, and expense control

Review timesheets, approve payroll and PTO requests

Monitor immunizations, stock medications, expiration dates

Oversee CPR program (quarterly sessions)

Staff Development :

Conduct performance evaluations and career mentoring

Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding

Assess clinical skills through observation and annual training

Ensure completion of annual competencies

Provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action when needed

Collaboration :

Partner with Chief Nursing Officer and Medical Directors

Facilitate two-way communication between staff and leadership

Interpret health center policies and procedures

Respond to facility acuity and emergency situations

Clinical Nursing Duties (as needed) :

Comprehensive patient assessment and care planning

Administer immunizations and treatments

Perform diagnostics : EKGs, Holter monitors, vision / hearing tests, CLIA testing

Patient education and counseling

Triage, referrals, and EMR documentation

Ideal Candidate

Proven nursing leadership with team development experience

Positive attitude and leads by example

Resourceful problem-solver with tactful communication

Patient-centered focus aligned with FQHC mission

Builds trust through integrity and follow-through

Comfortable with ambiguity - admits when needs help

Budget-conscious with expense control mindset

Benefits Package

Work-Life Balance :

Monday-Friday only (no nights / weekends / holidays)

23 PTO days + 12 paid holidays

Weather closure policy

Day 1 Benefits :

Low-deductible medical insurance

No-cost life insurance & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive management salary

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work Location : In person