Writing Center Director Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Clinical Nurse, RN – Nurse Manager
Location: Washington, DC
Organization: Unity Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time

Unity Health Care is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare to individuals and communities throughout Washington, DC. Our mission-driven teams work collaboratively to improve health outcomes and provide compassionate care, particularly for underserved and special-needs populations.

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (CHC), the Clinical Nurse, RN – Nurse Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing processes that promote quality patient care and efficient health center operations.

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and supervision to nursing and medical assistant staff while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards. This role partners with the Health Center Director and Medical Director to promote timely, patient-centered care and efficient patient flow throughout the health center.

The Nurse Manager also supports staff development, competency assessment, quality improvement, infection control, clinical operations, and coordination of key health center programs. The position requires strong clinical judgment, communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.

• Collaborate with the health center management team to ensure quality patient care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing processes that promote quality care and positive patient flow.
• Partner with the Medical Director and Health Center Director on quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision and leadership to RN, LPN, Medical Assistant, and Nursing Assistant staff.
• Assist the Dental Director with the supervision of Dental Assistants.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and assignments for nursing staff.
• Manage site orientation for newly hired nursing employees.
• Coordinate and manage annual competency assessments.
• Conduct ongoing performance evaluations and provide feedback to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the Triage Nurse to ensure appropriate disposition of patients with urgent needs.
• Monitor and manage nursing patient flow to support established timeframes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support efficient health center operations.
• Coordinate the health center Vaccine Program.
• Coordinate laboratory functions within the health center.
• Oversee daily and weekly clinical log checks.
• Manage floor-stock medications at the health center.
• Coordinate annual emergency training in collaboration with Medical and Clinical Leadership.
• Serve as the on-site nursing liaison for the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Manage annual infection control competency assessments.
• Serve as a nursing liaison to other departments, services, and outside agencies on behalf of the health center.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the District of Columbia or eligibility for DC licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred, particularly in medical-surgical, emergency care, intensive care, or urgent care settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong judgment and interpersonal skills when working with diverse populations.
• Experience working with underserved or other special-needs populations preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate and support Unity Health Care’s mission through daily work.

Join Unity Health Care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities throughout Washington, DC. In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to support clinical excellence, develop and mentor nursing professionals, improve health center operations, and help advance patient-centered care.

At Unity, your clinical expertise and leadership will contribute directly to our mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved and diverse populations.