Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Affinity Health Center

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina (on-site)

Why Affinity Health Center:

At Affinity Health Center, our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We serve the health care needs of our community by providing access to high quality, comprehensive care with compassion, dignity and respect. Affinity Health Center's vision is for a healthy and vibrant community where all people have access to exceptional and comprehensive health care.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our clinical nursing team and drive excellence in patient care across Affinity Health Center. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community health by building robust chronic disease management programs, strengthening care coordination, advancing clinical quality initiatives, and empowering a diverse team of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to our underserved community.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership Team Development

• Provide leadership through the Nursing Supervisor to staff RNs, including performance management, scheduling and staffing optimization, professional development planning, and departmental budgeting
• Support and develop the Medical Assistant team through the MA Supervisor to improve clinical workflows
• Supervise Community Health Workers to expand outreach initiatives and strengthen SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) screening and support
• Lead the Clinical Quality Coordinator in addressing chronic disease gaps and preventive care initiatives

Program Development Care Coordination

• Design and oversee comprehensive chronic disease management programs that improve patient engagement, satisfaction, and health outcomes
• Lead patient education initiatives and integrate remote monitoring technologies
• Manage transitional care programs, including: post-hospital discharge follow-up, coordination with home health services and reduction of avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits

Quality Improvement Population Health Management

• Provide leadership for clinical quality improvement initiatives aligned with HEDIS and UDS performance metrics and value-based care requirements
• Drive population health strategies across patient panels
• Collaborate with clinical teams to analyze quality metrics, implement evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress toward quality benchmarks

Operational Excellence

• Optimize supply chain and inventory management across sites
• Implement and sustain Lean 5S systems for efficient clinic operations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance quality metrics and care coordination strategies

Qualifications:

Required

• Active RN license in South Carolina (or willingness to obtain SC RN License)
• 5–7 years of registered nursing experience
• 3 years of proven clinical leadership/management experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• Quality metrics
• Care coordination
• Interdisciplinary team leadership

Preferred

• Experience in case management and/or chronic disease programs
• Background in supply chain or inventory management
• Pediatric nursing experience, including familiarity with the Vaccines for Children program
• Experience with clinical quality improvement and population health initiatives

Compensation & Benefits:

Affinity Health Center offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Fully funded health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Group health, life, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• 12 paid holidays
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community health and serve populations who need it most

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High-impact leadership role in a mission-driven FQHC environment
• Opportunity to build programs and shape strategy
• Direct influence on community health outcomes

Join Our Mission:

If you are a passionate nursing leader ready to transform care delivery, build high-performing teams, advance clinical quality, and promote health equity in our community, we want to hear from you!