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About The Position
At Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS), we don’t just provide care—we show up for the communities that depend on us. We’re looking for a Charge Nurse with strong clinical skills and a team-focused mindset—someone who bring significant lead role experience in supporting a team of medical assistants, RN’s and medical technicians, or demonstrated leadership roles in other clinical settings. This is a hands-on position where you’ll balance direct patient care with helping keep our clinics and urgent care operating in an organized and supportive setting for a great team of employees. You’ll work closely with the Director of Clinical Operations, who leads day-to-day clinic operations of several departments in two locations, while you support clinical flow and serve as a key resource to the team. This role stands out because it allows you to stay connected to patient care while building leadership experience, make a meaningful impact in an underserved rural community, be an essential leader in a collaborative, team-based care environment, and be part of improving clinic flow and patient experience.
Requirements
- Active California RN license
- Experience in primary care or community health (FQHC or rural health preferred)
- Strong clinical skills in preventive care, immunizations, and patient education
- Clear communication and a collaborative, problem-solving approach
- Willingness to take initiative, learn quickly, and step in to support the team
- Experience supporting or mentoring others is essential for this role.
Nice To Haves
- urgent care experience is a bonus for this role
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including nurse visits, immunizations, and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
- Support daily clinical operations, program compliance, and safety in patient care
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical assistants, and care teams
- Assist with onboarding and manage the training programs of clinical staff
- Partner with providers and population health teams to support preventive care and close care gaps
- Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives
- Provide occasional clinical support in urgent care as needed
Benefits
- Mission-driven work serving a rural coastal community
- Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role while staying hands-on
