PROMOTIONAL - Director of Nursing (FHC)
Salary
Negotiable
Location
2215 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40212, KY
Job Type
Full_Time
Job Number
15621 (2747)
Department
Family Health Center
Division
Nursing
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK
Under the administrative direction of the FHC Chief Nursing Officer, performs administrative and clinical supervisory nursing work.
Responsible for assisting the FHC Chief Nursing Officer in planning, managing, and coordinating the nursing programs and activities at the Family Health Centers (FHC).
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class).
Directs and supervises professional and nursing support personnel activities at all sites, at the direction of and in the absence of the FHC Chief Nursing Officer.
Assists the FHC Chief Nursing Officer and FHC Chief Medical Officer in coordinating the staffing of nursing personnel at all locations and coordinating staff activities, both within the nursing department and interdepartmentally as needed.
Assists the FHC Chief Nursing Officer with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and promoting new and existing nursing personnel.
Evaluates and documents the performance of nursing personnel.
Evaluates and recommends improvements to clinical healthcare procedures and services for patients and personnel.
Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures; maintains the nursing policy and procedure manual.
Serves on the Infection Control and Quality Improvement committees, as well as other committees, as directed by the FHC Chief Nursing Officer.
Coordinates nursing clinic activities and patient flow to other departments and clinic sites.
Oversees the Cancer Screening and Promise (HIV) programs, including, but not limited to, staffing, training, scheduling, monitoring, and auditing.
Communicates with partner agencies involved in cancer screening compliance and improvement.
Communicates clinical, staffing, and other pertinent information with the nursing personnel at all clinic sites.
Assists providers with clinical patient care, counseling, and education based on age-appropriate growth and development principles.
Plans and conducts in-service training for nursing personnel.
Assists the FHC Chief Nursing Officer in mentoring and evaluating nursing students.
Serves as a backup for the FHC Scheduling Clerk to develop and update daily and extended hours nursing schedules.
Acts as a resource person for other departments, committees, and outside agencies, including the Louisville Metro Health Department.
Acts as the FHC Ombudsman in his/her absence.
Travels between clinics as necessary.
Adheres to universal precautions.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current, regular employee of Family Health Centers.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or another health-related field.
Three years of experience as a registered nurse in a primary care setting, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when moving supplies, positioning patients, or assisting patients on and off the examination table, with or without assistance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire and maintain certification throughout time of employment at FHC.
Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.
Must work a varied work schedule.
Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
Must be on call for 7 days, 24 hours a day in the absence of the FHC Chief Nursing Officer.
Supplemental Information
An equal opportunity employer
Test Weights
Training & Experience: 100%
Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2022 to 08/2025) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week.
CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
www.fhclouisville.org
FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
(502) 774-8631
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - noon
Sunday: Closed
FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place
Fairdale KY 40118
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Retirement Systems
457 Deferred Comp
Tuition Assistance
01
Are you a current regular employee at Family Health Centers (FHC)?
02
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Nursing or a related field?
03
Do you have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky?
04
Do you have at least three years of primary care experience as a Registered Nurse?
05
Do you have at least two years of primary care experience as a registered nurse in a supervisory capacity?
06
List any primary care experience you have as a Registered Nurse. Include the position(s) in which you obtained your experience and the length of your experience.
Required Question
Employer Louisville Metro Government
Address 517 Court Place
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
Phone (502) 574-8100