Director of Nursing
Company: Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Empowering communities through
accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care. At the Jane Pauley
Community Health Center (JPCHC), every role is rooted in purpose.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we're committed to
providing high-quality, integrated care regardless of income or
insurance status. Our mission-driven team supports underserved
populations in Indiana, and we're proud to create a welcoming,
team-based environment where employees can grow and thrive. The
Director of Nursing is a senior clinical leader responsible for
overseeing nursing operations and nursing practice standards across
the JPCHC network. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer,
this role provides leadership to Regional Nurse Administrators and
Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs) and drives the development of
clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and nursing
workforce development programs. While not directly supervising CMAs
and LPNs, this position has significant influence over the
workflows, standards, and clinical processes that impact nursing
and clinical support teams across the organization. The Director of
Nursing partners closely with executive leadership, medical
directors, practice administrators, and quality leaders to advance
patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and Patient-Centered
Medical Home (PCMH) excellence. Key Responsibilities Clinical
Nursing Leadership Provide strategic and operational oversight for
nursing services across all JPCHC sites. Develop, implement, and
evaluate nursing policies, procedures, protocols, and
evidence-based practice standards. Ensure compliance with the
Indiana Nurse Practice Act, OSHA, HIPAA, HRSA, FTCA, and
accreditation requirements. Serve as the nursing subject matter
expert for complex clinical and practice questions. Evaluate and
optimize nursing care delivery models to improve efficiency and
patient outcomes. Lead nursing competency development and
performance improvement initiatives. Quality & Performance
Improvement Partner with the Director of Quality and Population
Health to lead nursing-related quality initiatives. Monitor
nursing-sensitive metrics, clinical quality measures, and patient
safety indicators. Lead care gap closure initiatives and support
population health management efforts. Develop auditing processes to
ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance. Conduct
and lead root cause analyses for patient safety events. Represent
nursing leadership in organizational quality committees. Nursing
Workforce Development Supervise and mentor Regional Nurse
Administrators. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of
nursing staff. Conduct performance evaluations and leadership
development planning. Partner with the Manager of Clinical
Education (dotted-line relationship) to align nursing education and
competency validation programs. Implement preceptorship and
professional development pathways. Foster a culture of nursing
excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Strategic
Partnership & Operations Collaborate with Group Practice Directors,
Medical Directors, Practice Administrators, and executive
leadership to ensure integrated care delivery. Lead nursing
participation in PCMH and Medical Neighborhood initiatives. Develop
and manage nursing department budgets and staffing models.
Represent nursing leadership in community and regional healthcare
collaborations. Serve as liaison between nursing teams and
executive leadership. Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination Champion
compassionate, culturally competent, patient-centered care. Oversee
triage protocols, care coordination processes, and transitions of
care. Monitor and improve patient experience metrics related to
nursing services. Address patient concerns related to nursing care
in a timely and professional manner. Regulatory & Compliance
Oversight Ensure nursing practice compliance with all federal,
state, and accreditation requirements. Prepare nursing teams for
surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews. Oversee licensure,
credentialing, and privileging of nursing staff. Lead incident
reporting review and corrective action planning. Required
Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an
accredited program Current, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse
(RN) license Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership
experience Minimum 3 years of experience in ambulatory care,
primary care, or community health Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification (American Heart Association) Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's in Healthcare
Administration or related field Nursing leadership certification
(NE-BC, CENP, or similar) Experience in a Federally Qualified
Health Center (FQHC) or PCMH environment Knowledge of HRSA
compliance and UDS reporting Experience in population health,
chronic disease management, and care coordination Experience with
quality improvement methodologies (PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) What We
Offer: Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental,
vision, benefit plans Generous paid time off, including vacation
and sick time 401(k) with a 6% contribution Life and Disability
insurance plan Join a mission-driven organization where your work
supports community wellness and expands equitable access to care.
Apply now and help us continue making a difference one patient, one
referral, one connection at a time.
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