Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)
GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC
Summary
As a Primary Care RN, you will provide high quality, patient centered nursing care within an ambulatory primary care setting. You will work closely with clinicians and clinical support staff to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care while supporting chronic disease management, preventive services, and patient education.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments and triage for scheduled, walk in, and telephone encounters
- Provide direct patient care through independent nursing visits, guided by clinician orders, standing orders, and established protocols
- Provide ambulatory patient care, including medication and immunization administration, wound care, oxygen and emergency interventions, and point of care testing
- Support chronic disease management and population health initiatives by educating patients and families, and promoting self-care and wellness
- Coordinate patient care following emergency department visits, inpatient discharges, lab work, and medication changes; perform patient outreach to ensure timely follow up and continuity of care
- Collaborate with all members of clinical staff across departments to ensure smooth patient flow
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives
- Assist with regulatory compliance, policy development, and grant related activities as appropriate
- Support community based services and public health initiatives as needed
Schedule & Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $35.00/hour - $39.00/hour (based on applicable experience)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Occasional evenings and one Saturday per month may be required based on operational needs
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings
- Behavioral health experience
- Patient education or teaching experience
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings
- Behavioral health experience
- Patient education or teaching experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance
- CME days
- CME stipend
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Malpractice insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA & DCA
- Federal loan repayment
Company overview
Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit, regional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been serving eastern Connecticut since 1984. As a comprehensive community health provider, Generations offers a full continuum of care including primary health services, oral health care, behavioral health services, and comprehensive support services. The organization operates multiple clinical sites across Willimantic, Norwich, Putnam, and Danielson, along with school-based health centers and a mobile health unit that brings essential services directly to underserved communities. Generations is committed to providing accessible, affordable healthcare regardless of patients' insurance status or ability to pay, operating on a sliding fee scale to ensure equitable access. The organization serves diverse populations through specialized programs including agricultural workers, children in foster care, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with special healthcare needs. With a mission focused on quality, compassionate care for all generations, Generations has established itself as a vital healthcare resource in eastern Connecticut, recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both patient care and workplace culture.