Nurse Manager- Clinical Care

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.•Worcester, MA

22h•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a Nurse Manager- Clinical Care based in Worcester, MA. The CCM Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership for the Community Health Center’s Complex Care Management programs. This role oversees team-based care, care coordination, quality improvement, and staff management while collaborating with providers and care team members to improve patient outcomes. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage care for complex patients in collaboration with the PCP and care team.
Support acute and chronic disease management, preventive care, patient education, and healthy lifestyle goals.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and communicate patient needs, care plans, and changes in status.
Track referrals and coordinate care across providers and healthcare settings.
Engage patients and families in care planning, decision-making, and self-management goals.
Connect patients with Health Center and community resources to support independence and access to care.
Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress and risk status.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
Review assigned patient lists and coordinate complex cases with appropriate ACO, Behavioral Health, and Medical care managers.
Follow the C3 short-term Complex Care Management model and monitor key performance indicators.
Facilitate group-based medical visits to promote patient education, community building, and peer support.