Nurse Educator

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Job Roles

• Ensures implementation of center policies consistently aligns with health center goals.
• Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.
• Ensures a continuing program of formal and informal education for Medical Assistant/Nursing Staff.
• Conducts monthly nursing in-services as needed.
• Fully versed in the functions, services, and positions of FHCSD departments and programs that require nursing support.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
• Provides on-site support for Nursing/Medical Assistant staff with changes in work practices, new initiatives, policy changes, etc.
• Provides support for orientation of new Nurses and Medical Assistants
• Provides leadership and supervision to all RN/ LVN Charge Nurses in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Collaborates with clinic operations in expanding services to increase patient access to care during the pandemic and beyond.
• Lead and ensure a continuing program of formal and informal education for Medical Assistant and Nursing staff.
• Design and evaluate simulation-based clinical settings in assessing application of knowledge and techniques related to patient care.
• Function in the role of clinical tutor in assessing skills related to patient care.
• Assess components of clinical knowledge and communication techniques in evaluating skill level of staff.
• Develop scenarios that examine nursing and medical assistant competencies through direct observation of developed procedures, skill set, and evaluation tools.
• Develop clinical evaluation exercises in assessing competencies.
• Participate with Nursing Team, competency development to ensure clinical orientation process is consistent across FHCSD.
• Recognize and apply teachable moments resulting in application of effective patient care.
• Conduct monthly nursing in-services as needed.
• Represent FHCSD at meetings as requested by CEO and/or DON when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• RN/BSN from recognized program required. MSN preferred.
• High School Graduate (or GED equivalent) required.
• California State Board RN License required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience as an RN in hospital setting or at an educational institution required
• Minimum 3 years of acute care hospital experience or ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Bending (waist): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): NEVER

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: Incidental Driving (Less Than 3 Days/Week)

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: As established by Department Standards

Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment

Ages of Patients Served: N/A

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.