Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Patient Care Services

Shift:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department: Ambulatory
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.80/ per year, based on experience

5 OPENINGS AVAILABLE:

* Primary Care #1

o Jefferson City Family Medicine South West/Linn/Owensville

o Versailles/Eldon/California

o Jefferson City Family Medicine Madison

o Jefferson City Wellness

o Woodrail/Fairview

o Value Based Care

o Psychiatry

* Primary Care #2

o Fayette/Boonville

o Fulton Family Medicine/Callaway/Mexico

o South Providence Family Medicine

o Battle

o Smiley

o Ashland

* Surgical Care

o Surgery Bluff Creek

o Surgery/Acute care Surgery

o Jefferson City Surgery/Vascular/Vein

o Weight Management and Metabolic Center (Columbia and JC)

o Missouri Orthopedic Institute /Ortho Trauma/Comprehensive Pain/Pediatric Orthopedic

o Jefferson City Podiatry/Missouri Orthopedic Institute

* Pediatrics/Women Health

o General Pediatrics

o Children's Specialty Center/Children's Cardiology Center

o Reproductive Health and Fertility Center

o Uro/Gyn

o Maternal Fetal Care Center

o Smiley OB/Gyn

o Jefferson City OB/Gyn

o Jefferson City Pediatrics

* Internal Medicine

o Dermatology

o Jefferson City Dermatology

o Jefferson City Digestive Health Center/Pain/Internal Medicine

o Digestive Health Center

o Medine Specialty

o Center for Infectious Disease and Emerging Care

o ENT/Hearing Balance Center/Allergy

o Jefferson City ENT/Audiology/Neurology

* Service Line Specialties

o Ellis Clinic

o Ellis Radiation/Patient Access

o Heart and Vascular (University Hospital and Keene)

o Jefferson City Cardiology

o Neurology

o Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

ABOUT THE JOB:

MU Health Care is looking for a visionary clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving excellence in patient care. The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator, a strategic thinker, and a mentor who inspires teams to embrace innovation and evidence-based practices. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, this role empowers leaders to shape the future of ambulatory care across multiple clinics. We're seeking someone who brings energy, integrity, and a commitment to professional development and operational excellence. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, MU Health Care invites you to join our mission of advancing health for all.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Aligns clinical care practices across assigned ambulatory clinics to ensure consistency, safety, and adherence to evidence-based standards. Provides leadership and guidance to Nurse Supervisors to promote quality care, staff engagement, and performance excellence. Interviews and hires qualified Nurse Supervisor candidates, ensuring comprehensive onboarding, competency validation, and performance evaluation. Identifies training needs for clinical staff at hire and on an ongoing basis in collaboration with the Center for Education and Development and subject matter experts. Delivers education and training to a cohort of Nurse Supervisors to support professional development and integration of evidence-based practice. Drives initiatives involving clinical quality, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across all departments of responsibility.

Conducts performance improvement activities, including development, implementation, evaluation, and teaching, with accountability for clinic and system-level outcomes. Demonstrates the use of quality improvement methodologies to lead multidisciplinary teams, facilitate measurable results, and disseminate innovations across clinics. Oversees innovation efforts related to evidence-based care delivery, electronic medical record documentation, and clinical operations improvement. Leads or supports projects, special events, and community outreach initiatives that advance ambulatory operations and patient access. Collaborates in a matrixed leadership structure with Practice Managers to support and enhance the Nurse Supervisor role. Ensures compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements through monitoring, education, and proactive readiness. Oversees budgeting and resource management for assigned areas. Monitors and oversees time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Five (5) years of nursing experience.

One (1) year of leadership, clinical quality improvement, and education/training experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.