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Clinical Operations Director

Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS)

Gualala, California

$114,000 - $163,000 a year

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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$114,000 - $163,000 a year

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The Clinical Operations Director assumes responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, department operations (primary care, urgent care, imaging, and lab services), and staff leadership, including directs and supervises all nursing, medical assistants, and technician roles to support those departments listed. This role serves as part of the RCMS leadership team and represents the organization in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives, fosters highly skilled professional practice and develops highly functioning interdisciplinary teams. Reviews and approves clinical operations policies and procedures that adhere to appropriate standards of patient care and service for licensed and certified positions. Assures ongoing quality improvement and population health programs are incorporated in clinical care and services delivered to patients. Facilitates process improvement activities to meet expected quality metrics. Serves as a catalyst for change within the organization and departments to advance patient care and staff engagement. Build and maintain relationships between patients, providers, clinical support staff and the community. This Director's impact will extend beyond the clinical environment as this role will collaborate with all RCMS leaders within the regional healthcare community and contribute to the community's well-being while bringing professional experience and perspective to the broader organizational leadership team

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. RN-Registered Nurse of California. BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. 5-7 years of relevant experience in a clinical or hospital environment. Health Administration or related field experience/education.

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Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS)
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You are weighing Redwood Coast Medical Services in Gualala, California. The clearest confirmed detail right now is the place itself—Gualala, on the California coast—not a full picture of pay bands, ratios, residency, or how a shift actually runs. If the…

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  • Practice location is Gualala, California

Living in Gualala, CA

Gualala is a tiny coastal town on California's Mendocino Coast, where the Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean. Nurses who relocate here trade city conveniences for redwood forests, dramatic ocean bluffs, and a tight-knit community of fewer than 2,000 residents. It appeals to those seeking rural serenity, outdoor recreation, and a slow-paced coastal lifestyle away from urban pressure.

State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities

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