RN - Clinical Care Manager

Kennedy Community Health Center Worcester, MA 01606, US

$31 - $37 / hour

Salary for this Position: $32.00-35.00/Hour
Hours per Week: 32 Hours
*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*

Are you looking for a meaningful career making a difference in our local communities? Are you passionate about health equity? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Care Manager based in Worcester, MA. The Clinical Care Manager (CCM) provides, coordinates, and organizes evidence-based care management to chronic disease patients, especially to those who are most at risk for health deterioration, sentinel events, and/or poor outcomes.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment

Job Summary:

Assists Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in coordinating and managing care for vulnerable patients, ensuring optimal care including acute illness and chronic disease management, lifestyle and behavior education, and preventive care across multiple health settings.
Manages care plans for patients admitted to or discharged from the hospital, seen in the emergency room, or transitioning from other healthcare facilities, aiming to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, increase patient engagement, reduce risk, and minimize hospital and ER utilization.
Identifies, manages, and coordinates patient care, providing ongoing communication to the care team regarding patient needs and care plans.
Provides direct patient care within the nursing scope, including patient assessments, administering vaccinations and medications, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, treatments, and reviewing lab and diagnostic test results.
Documents patient care, evaluations, progress, care manager interventions, and plans of care developed with the PCP in the EHR according to health center and nursing standards.
Please note this position may require evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Job Requirements:

Registered Nurse License in MA
1-2 years of clinical experience
Current CPR certification

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on related experience
Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
Generous time off packages
Dental and Vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program

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