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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Community health center delivering primary care

Nurse Manager-Clinical Care

Full-Time
$40 - $45/hr+ 403(b) Employer Match
Junior
Worcester, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
  • One to two years of clinical experience.
  • Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and manage care for complex patients in collaboration with the primary care provider 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.

About the company

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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

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Kennedy CHC provides primary health care and related services through a network of medical facilities, dental sites, and school-based clinics in Worcester and nearby communities. It uses a medical home model where a care team delivers comprehensive care—covering primary and urgent care, specialty services, nutrition, dental, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, and health education. The center distinguishes itself through broad access, a culturally representative staff, and school-based clinics, with a mission to be the health care provider of choice and a great place to work. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible, patient-centered, coordinated preventive care.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Massachusetts awarded Kennedy CHC $23,750 security funding in March 2026.
  • The website now offers online self-scheduling for routine visits and vaccine appointments.
  • FY2025 Form 990 posted September 2026 reports $56.2 million revenue and $1.8 million surplus.

What critics are saying

  • Public reimbursement dominates revenue; FY2026 budget still plans a $35 million operating loss.
  • A 2026 budget shows 9.1 days cash on hand, leaving no cushion for shocks.
  • Any MassHealth cut or federal HRSA delay strains payroll, accelerating service reductions by 2027.

What makes Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center unique

  • Kennedy CHC runs 12 sites across Worcester, Framingham, Milford, Clinton, and school-based clinics.
  • Its medical-home model bundles primary, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services.
  • 2024 annual report shows 34,813 refugees and multilingual care across Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

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