What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Risk Nurse position at Whittier Street Health Center?
Compensation & Benefits Include:
- $44.00–$50.00/hourly, based on relevant experience and qualifications
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-funded pension & life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- Professional development opportunities
- CME reimbursement and licensure support
The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time High Risk Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate care for patients on our high-risk panel, partnering with primary care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, and Clinical Pharmacy to design and implement individualized care plans, while supporting our mission to advance health equity and provide high-quality, patient-centered care to Boston's diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and coordinate care plans for high-risk patients in partnership with primary care providers, Behavioral Health, Case Managers, and Clinical Pharmacists
- Conduct post-ER and post-discharge follow-up screenings, by phone and in person
- Provide patient education and motivation to support self-management goals and chronic disease care plans
- Prepare for and conduct care coordination visits using the electronic medical record (EMR) and other resources
- Provide direct nursing care, including vital signs, wound care, and medication administration
- Provide general supervision of medical assistants and other ancillary staff
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to the development of patient care policies
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure confidentiality of patient records
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited U.S. school of nursing
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; case management experience preferred
- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license; current BLS certification with hands-on skills verification (online-only not accepted); proficiency in EMR systems, Epic experience strongly preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams
Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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Pay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of nursing experience do you have? (Minimum 3 years required)
- Do you currently hold a BLS certification completed through in-person, hands-on skills verification (not online-only)?
- Are you available to work full-time (40 hours/week), including one evening shift per week and one Saturday shift per month?
License/Certification:
- unrestricted Massachusetts RN license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $44 - $50