RN- Clinical Care Manager- MAT Program

Salary Range: $32.00-35.00/Hour
*All Pay Rates are subject to Experience, License or Certification and Location*
*Part Time 20 Hours, can flex into a Full Time Opportunity if Interested*
*This position requires a Massachusetts Nursing License*

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 Clinical Care Manager – OBAT RN based in Framingham. As part of a team-based approach to care, the Clinical Care Manager (CCM) provides, coordinates, and organizes evidence-based care management to 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 that patients receive optimal care including acute illness and chronic disease management, education about lifestyle and behavior modification, and preventive care across multiple health settings with multiple providers
• Manages care plans for patients admitted to and discharged from the hospital, patients seen the emergency room, and patients transitioning from or to any other health care facility with the objective of preventing further disease exacerbation, improving outcomes, increasing patient engagement in self-care, decreasing risk status, and minimizing hospital and ER utilization.
• Identifies, manages, and coordinates patient care and provides ongoing communication to the care team regarding patient care, patient needs, plans of care, and changes in status
• Provides direct patient care within the nursing scope of practice including, but not limited to, patient assessment, administration of vaccinations and medications, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, treatments, and lab and diagnostic test result review
• Provides timely and informed patient triage
• Involves the patient and their support systems in communication, care coordination, care planning, and education
• Please note this position may require evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits:

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program