Associate Director of Nursing - Primary Care Healthcare

Job Description

Job DescriptionAssociate Director of Nursing - Primary Care HealthcarePosition Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Exempt

Location: Brighton, Massachusetts

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Nursing to lead nursing and medical assistant services in our primary care healthcare organization. This leadership role oversees chronic care management, infection control, and occupational health processes while collaborating with clinical leadership on best practices and patient care excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership & Management

• Supervise nursing managers and chronic care management programs
• Ensure adequate RN, LPN, and MA staffing and competency
• Develop KPIs for staffing and performance metrics

• Clinical Operations

• Oversee nursing services, policies, and procedures
• Manage infection control and occupational health protocols
• Coordinate vaccine programs and regulatory compliance

• Quality & Compliance

• Participate in regulatory survey readiness (Joint Commission, NCQA, DPH)
• Review patient satisfaction surveys and incident reports
• Support clinical quality initiatives and safety programs

• Education & Development

• Create onboarding and continuing education curricula
• Foster professional development and staff retention
• Implement nursing innovations and care delivery models

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree preferred• Experience: 5+ years RN experience with 3+ years supervisory experience• Licensing: Current Massachusetts RN license required• Specialization: 3+ years primary care nursing experience• Management: 3+ years nurse management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole)• Primary care triage experience• Patient Centered Medical Home model knowledge• EMR and Microsoft Office proficiency• Experience with diverse patient populations• Healthcare system management experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary-Salary Range: $105,000 - $134,000 annually

comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in primary care healthcare serving diverse communities.