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Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Nurse Manager

Join our team and help lead high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative community health setting.

The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily clinical operations, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring exceptional patient care. This position partners closely with providers and clinical support teams to create an efficient, positive, and compassionate care environment aligned with our mission and values.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary nursing team including RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants
• Oversee daily clinical operations, patient flow, staffing, scheduling, and clinical support functions
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Monitor staff performance, provide coaching, and support professional development
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, infection control protocols, Joint Commission requirements, and UDS measures
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of clinical staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence using performance metrics and best practices
• Provide direct patient care as needed, including assessments, medication administration, documentation, and care coordination
• Collaborate across departments to ensure integrated, patient-centered services
• Serve as a clinical leader on committees, projects, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut RN license required; BSN preferred
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association required
• Minimum 2 years of ambulatory care experience required; FQHC experience preferred
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in an ambulatory setting
• Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and team-building skills
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies such as PDSA or Lean preferred
• Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and web-based tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

• Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering outstanding primary care in a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. We value collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care—and we invest in leaders who want to make a difference in the communities we serve

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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