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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

RN Clinical Care Manager- Refugee Program

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609


Are you looking for a meaningful career? 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 hiring a Clinical Care Manager for the Refugee Program in Worcester. This role coordinates care for refugee patients at high risk for health issues, focusing on patient education and self-management to improve outcomes. The Clinical Care Manager ensures care meets national, state, and health center standards. Working within a team-based approach, this role involves coordinating patient care, supporting self-management, using evidence-based methods, participating in patient-focused projects, and employing effective communication with 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 diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Essential Functions:

Assists the Refugee provider in coordinating culturally sensitive care for refugee patients, covering acute and chronic illness management, immunizations, lifestyle education, and preventive care across settings.

Completes the nursing process, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, performs treatments, and provides physical, emotional, and educational support.

Works with the clinical team to manage patient care, addressing health, financial, and psychosocial barriers.

Communicates patient needs and care plans with the PCP, team, and family. Supports refugees in achieving self-sufficiency and involves families in care decisions.

Utilizes community resources, assists in action planning for self-management, and uses behavioral strategies to promote healthy behaviors and independence in healthcare navigation.

Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse License in MA

Current BLS CPR certification

Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Experience working with multicultural, multiethnic populations.

Our health center requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and Flu.

Benefits:

Kennedy Community Health seeks to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Kennedy Community Health seeks to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Health benefits start on first day of employment. Company pays 80% of health insurance Premiums.

Competitive time off packages

403b Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistants Program 100% paid for by employer

Health benefits coverage for same-sex domestic partners, transgender health benefits.

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