Rural Health Clinic Manager (RHC)

Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center (SWARMC) | Hope, Arkansas

Lead Our Team. Improve Patient Care. Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare.

Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-driven Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Manager to lead the daily operations of our Rural Health Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional who is passionate about patient care, team development, operational excellence, and serving the healthcare needs of our community.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and organizational skills, financial and operational awareness, and the ability to build positive relationships with providers, staff, hospital leadership, and outside partners.

What You'll Do

• Lead Daily Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the Rural Health Clinic, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality patient care, and a positive patient experience.
• Manage Staffing: Ensure appropriate staffing levels across clinical and non-clinical departments while promoting teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Drive Performance: Review operational and financial reports, monitor key performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and submit required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with Providers: Meet regularly with providers to review performance, evaluate trends, address operational concerns, and identify opportunities to improve clinic performance.
• Promote Operational Excellence: Monitor clinic activities and staff performance to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
• Support Compliance and Accreditation: Maintain knowledge of applicable Quad A accreditation standards and help ensure the clinic remains prepared for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Build Strong Relationships: Communicate and collaborate effectively with clinic staff, physicians, administrative leadership, and outside consultants to support organizational goals.
• Lead with Professionalism: Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, self-direction, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Provide Clinical Support: Assist with nursing duties in the clinic as needed to support patient care and clinic operations.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure

• Current RN or LPN license required.

Experience

• At least five years of management experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in clinic operations, staff supervision, performance improvement, and healthcare reporting is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with providers, staff, and hospital leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, time-management, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance, accreditation, and quality improvement practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional and patient-focused approach.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• CPI or COAP certification within three months of hire, as applicable to the position and facility requirements.

Why Join SWARMC?

At Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on rural healthcare while helping lead a team dedicated to serving our community.

We offer a competitive compensation package with multiple benefit options, including 401(k) retirement savings with company matching available.

If you are a strong healthcare leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and making a difference in the lives of patients and employees, we encourage you to apply!

Join SWARMC and help us make a difference in the health of our community.