Clinic Nursing Director

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach - to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives - including your own - STRIDE is the place for you.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Location(s): This position serves the Geneva Clinic and our four School-Based Health Centers located at: Overland, Horizon, Smoky Hill and Alamada.

Travel between locations may be required to provide coverage and support as needed.

General Purpose:

The Clinic Nursing Director provides strategic and operational leadership over all clinical nursing services, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality care. This leader oversees licensed nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and clinical support teams, and partners closely with medical and operational leadership to align nursing services with organizational goals.

This role supports the advancement of team-based care, population health management, and integrated service delivery across STRIDE sites. The Nursing Director models leadership behaviors, coaching, and accountability to build high-performing, values-aligned teams.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Provides supervisory functions within the department including hiring, training, evaluation, workflow, discipline, standards, and overall performance evaluation in accordance with STRIDE policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Oversees compliance with all applicable regulations and standards pertinent to the organization and care environment.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinic and patient care processes and procedures.
• Provides direct service to patients in the conduct of various clinical procedures within the approved scope of nursing.
• Assists in determining required levels of medical supply inventories, conveying needs to the Purchasing Department, and overseeing other supplies and equipment needs and maintenance requirements.
• Responsible for developing nursing staffing schedule based on workloads of providers and productivity targets established in the budget.
• Under the general direction of the Senior Leadership Team, develops and maintains approved policies and procedures for Nursing and clinical operations and helps ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.