Lead Harm Reduction Clinic Nurse Care Manager

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health center in Brockton seeks a Lead Harm Reduction Clinic Nurse Care Manager to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves conducting assessments, providing care management, and supporting patients with substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have a current RN license, experience with underserved populations, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license required.
• 4-5 years of experience with underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and intakes for treatment.
• Provide ongoing care management and patient education.
• Administer medications and support patients through treatment phases.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multilingual

Education

BSN

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Harm Reduction Clinic Nurse Care Manager

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This position offers a pay range of $37.00/hr - $43.18/hr and a sign-on bonus of $5,000, paid 50% at 3 months and 50% at one year. The role reports to the HRC Nursing Manager.

Position Overview

The Lead Harm Reduction Clinic Nurse Care Manager (Lead HRC NCM) is a key leader within the multidisciplinary Office-based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team at Brockton Neighborhood Health Center’s Harm Reduction Clinic (HRC). Responsibilities include clinical duties such as assessments, intakes, evaluations, triage, teaching, inductions, and stabilizations for patients with opioid, alcohol, or stimulant use disorders seeking treatment with buprenorphine, naltrexone, or Contingency Management services. The Lead HRC NCM also provides clinical guidance to nursing staff, assists with scheduling, resolves workflow issues, and supports the team alongside management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and intakes for treatment with buprenorphine or naltrexone.
• Assess and monitor patients through various treatment phases.
• Administer medications such as extended-release naltrexone and subcutaneous buprenorphine.
• Support patients with substance use disorder as a chronic condition, including during relapse.
• Provide ongoing care management, education, and support, including documentation and record keeping.
• Follow federal and state guidelines in collaboration with licensed providers.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options, risks, benefits, and side effects.
• Identify community resources and facilitate access or referrals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• BSN preferred; may substitute with 1 year of experience.
• 4-5 years of experience with underserved populations and substance use treatment preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work in a busy community health setting with occasional long hours, some travel, and potential night/weekend shifts. Physical demands include lifting up to 20 pounds, standing, walking, and visual and hearing acuity.

Additional Information

BNHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, with accommodations for medical or religious exemptions.