Nurse Manager- Clinical Care

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starts on day one

Health insurance premium covered at 80

Dental and Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer m a

Generous time off packages

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, MA is looking for a Nurse Manager- Clinical Care to lead Complex Care Management and oversee care coordination, quality improvement, and staff management. This position operates within a team-focused environment to enhance patient outcomes.

The role requires MA RN licensure with CPR certification and 1–2 years of clinical experience, plus a strong emphasis on collaboration with PCPs and care teams to deliver comprehensive, preventive care.

Qualifications

• Active MA RN license and current CPR certification.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience within a care setting.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.

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

Skills

Care coordination

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Patient education

Care management

Group visits

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (MA)

CPR certification

Job description

Salary Range: $40.00-45.00/Hour
Final Salary determined on experience, licensure, etc.
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- 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.

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.

• 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

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse License in MA
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Current CPR certification
• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the 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