Clinical Nurse Manager

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager who will provide clinical leadership, nursing care, and nursing supervision at the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) Sexual Health and Wellness Clinics (SHWC). The position supports the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive sexual health, HIV (both treatment and prevention), and infectious disease services (namely hepatitis C) through direct patient care and staff supervision.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across SHWC clinical services.
• Supervise and support registered nurses (RNs) to ensure adherence to protocols, clinical and Ryan White standard of care, and performance metrics, including medical case management, care plans, biopsychosocial assessments, and best practices.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of STI, HIV, PrEP, hepatitis C, and buprenorphine treatment services.
• Supervise and support panel management of HIV, Hepatitis C, and PrEP patients on treatment, including LAIs.
• Review and implement established nursing standing orders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, laboratory staff, case managers, and administrative personnel.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory, institutional, and other requirements.
• Participate in program planning and operational decision-making in collaboration with clinic leadership.

Clinical Services

The Sexual Health and Wellness Clinics provide the following services.

• Screening, prevention, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including mpox.
• HIV treatment and primary care.
• Initiation and management of PrEP and nPEP.
• Buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Hepatitis C testing and treatment.

Clinical services may expand or change in response to public health needs and BCHD priorities.

Managerial Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises registered nurses providing STI, HIV, hepatitis C, and HIV PrEP care (approximately 2-3 nurses; 2-3 FTE).
• Performs administrative supervisory duties, including completion and approval of timesheets; conducting formal annual and semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Coordinates and communicates with the Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Operations Manager regarding staff schedules and leave requests.
• Provides direct patient care, including a minimum of 5 and up to 8 clinical sessions (each session representing a half-day).
• Monitors and assesses RN panel capacity and assists with clinical coverage as needed.
• Participates in at least weekly meetings with the Clinic Manager and Medical Director and/or Deputy Medical Director.
• Participates in Baltimore City Health Department public health emergency responses as requested by the Health Commissioner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or the state where practicing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's Degree in Nursing or Business Administration is preferred.