RN - Clinical Care Manager

apartment Kennedy Community Health Center location_onFramingham, MA 01702, US

$32 - $35 / HOUR

Salary for this Position: $32.00-35.00/Hour
*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*

Are you looking for a meaningful career making a difference in our local communities? Are you passionate about health equity? 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 Clinical Care Manager based in Framingham, MA. The Clinical Care Manager (CCM) provides, coordinates, and organizes evidence-based care management to chronic disease patients, especially to those who are most at risk for health deterioration, sentinel events, and/or poor 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

Job Summary:

Assists Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in coordinating and managing care for vulnerable patients, ensuring optimal care including acute illness and chronic disease management, lifestyle and behavior education, and preventive care across multiple health settings.
Manages care plans for patients admitted to or discharged from the hospital, seen in the emergency room, or transitioning from other healthcare facilities, aiming to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, increase patient engagement, reduce risk, and minimize hospital and ER utilization.
Identifies, manages, and coordinates patient care, providing ongoing communication to the care team regarding patient needs and care plans.
Provides direct patient care within the nursing scope, including patient assessments, administering vaccinations and medications, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, treatments, and reviewing lab and diagnostic test results.
Documents patient care, evaluations, progress, care manager interventions, and plans of care developed with the PCP in the EHR according to health center and nursing standards.
Please note this position may require evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Job Requirements:

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

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on related experience
Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for most family types.
Generous time off packages
Dental and Vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program

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Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime. 6. Compliance a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position. b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures. c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs. d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP. e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs. 7. Patient and Family Centered Care a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family. b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team. c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care. d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit. 8. Age & Culture a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness. b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact. c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed. d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources. Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum Work Experience Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required 7p-7:30am, 36hrs/week, every other weekend and rotating holidays Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), OB- Emergency Response Training (ERT) - SSH Education & Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) - TCAR Education Programs, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA)