Nurse Manager- Framingham

Kennedy Community Health Center Framingham, MA 01702, US

$39 - $44 / hour

Salary for this Position: $39.00 - $44.00
*All Pay Rates are subject to Experience, License or Certification and Location*

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? 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 Nurse Manager based in Framingham MA. The Nurse Manager works collaboratively supporting team-based and evidence-based care. Using effective and appropriate communication strategies, the Nurse Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the nursing and medical assistant staff. They are responsible for projects to improve operational efficiency. In collaboration with the Training and Development Team, the Nurse Manager ensures the clinical competencies of the nursing and medical assistant staff, fostering high quality patient care and facilitating positive patient outcomes. Time is evenly divided between managing day-to-day operations and practice- and organization-based initiatives.

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.

Essential Functions:

Provides direct supervision and effective leadership of staff nurses and medical assistants. Responsible for hiring staff and the clinical and non-clinical performance management of all team members
Coordinates all scheduling related to nurses and medical assistants: sick time, vacation requests, coverage, and daily assignments
Participates in and is responsible for projects improving operational efficiency of all nursing and medical assistant functions. Includes identifying operational issues, project development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project
In collaboration with the Training and Development Team, coordinates and participates in training initiatives for staff including unit-specific orientation, annual competency assessments, and continuing educational programs. Is responsible for the implementation of training initiatives through coaching of staff and performance monitoring
Oversees clinical work performed by staff and participates in attending to tasks, medication management, referrals, office visit flow, office visit planning, nursing visits, and assisting providers in meeting productivity goals
Manages vaccine ordering and tracking
Oversees the ordering and stock of clinical supplies
Meets and oversees quality, compliance, and regulatory standards
Participates in practice- and organization-wide training and quality improvement initiatives
Uses and analyzes data to understand practice operations and improve performance
Participates in the orientation and mentoring of new clinical staff

Requirements:

Massachusetts Nursing License
3-5 years of nursing experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities
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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