Interim Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager

Triage – MARC Healing Center (400-52700)
Triage – Whatcom (400-21350)
Exempt | Full-Time
Supervisory Role
Union: No

About the Role

The Interim Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative management of the facility. This position supports day-to-day triage operations, including staff supervision, admissions and discharges, and operational oversight under the supervision of the Director of Triage.

This role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation and plays a key leadership role in maintaining safe, high-quality, and recovery-oriented services.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce all applicable building, health, fire, and safety standards within the facility.

• Ensure assessments and treatment planning comply with agency guidelines and regulatory standards.

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational and clinical improvements.

• Assist the Director of Triage with budget development and monitoring, policy and procedure oversight, and productivity management.

• Collaborate with leadership to implement improvements informed by client satisfaction surveys, outcome data, and quality indicators.

• Supervise and evaluate staff in coordination with the Director of Triage and People Support Services (PSS).

• Ensure appropriate utilization management of services delivered at the facility.

• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.

• Remain compliant with required trainings and certifications.

• Behave in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities.

• Safeguard client protected health information in accordance with Compass Health HIPAA and agency policies.

• Demonstrate respect for diversity and commitment to multicultural competency and sensitivity.

• Demonstrate commitment to Compass Health’s Strategic Intention, Core Values, and Core Competencies.

What You Bring

Education / Experience / Licensure

• Current Washington State RN license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Must qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC.

• 3 years of related psychiatric experience preferred.

• 2 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

• Current First Aid & CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and appropriate insurance.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated consultation and intervention skills in potentially dangerous and acute clinical situations.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.

• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• General computer proficiency, including use of electronic medical record systems.

• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may include an additional search by DSHS.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Paid holidays and personal choice holidays

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Professional development funds

• Education leave

• Supportive, mission-driven leadership environment

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This position works within a Triage facility and must be able to physically participate in managing aggressive behavior from patients. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, and close vision. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.