RN - Clinical Care Manager MAT Program

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starts day one

Health insurance pays 80% of premiums

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan with employer 1%+

Generous time off

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, MA seeks an RN Clinical Care Manager to coordinate evidence-based care for MAT patients and support the health needs of the community.

The CCM partners with Primary Care Providers to manage care plans, coordinate transitions, provide vaccinations and assessments, and document progress in the EHR. Qualifications include MA RN license, BSN, 1–2 years of clinical experience, CPR certification, and required COVID-19 booster and annual flu

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• COVID-19 booster and annual flu vaccine required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for MAT patients with PCPs to ensure optimal care and education.
• Manage care plans for transitions between facilities to prevent disease exacerbation and reduce hospital/ER visits.
• Identify and coordinate care, maintaining communication with the care team on patient status and needs.
• Provide direct patient care including assessments, vaccinations, medication reconciliation, and lab reviews.
• Involve patients and support systems in care planning; document progress in the EHR; evening/weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

Education

Registered Nurse License in MA

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Current CPR certification

1-2 years of clinical experience

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Job description

Salary Range: $35.00-39.00/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 RN Clinical Care Manager based in Worcester, MA. The Clinical Care Manager (CCM) provides, coordinates, and organizes evidence-based care management to our Medical Assistant Treatment Program (MAT) patients.

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

• Responsible for assisting Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in coordinating and managing the care of MAT program patients, ensuring they receive optimal care, education on lifestyle changes, and preventive care across multiple settings
• Manages care plans for patients transitioning between healthcare facilities, aiming to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, and reduce hospital and ER visits
• Identifies and coordinates care, maintaining communication with the care team on patient status and needs
• Provides direct patient care, including assessments, vaccinations, medication reconciliation, and lab reviews
• Involves patients and support systems in care planning and education. Assists in creating self-management plans and documents patient care and progress in the EHR. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse License in MA
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Current CPR certification
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
• 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