Regional Registered Nurse (RN) Lead
GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC
Summary
The Regional RN Lead serves as a senior clinical resource and support leader across assigned GFHC sites. This position provides direct patient care and clinical coverage for approximately eighty percent (80%) of scheduled work time and supports nursing practice standardization, onboarding, competency development, quality initiatives, and workflow improvement for approximately twenty percent (20%) of scheduled work time.
Job description
The Regional RN Lead functions as an experienced nursing resource who promotes consistency in clinical practice, supports staff development, assists with implementation of nursing initiatives, and helps ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with site leadership, this position helps strengthen communication, coordination, and continuity of nursing services across multiple locations.
Clinical responsibilities include direct patient care, triage, clinical support to clinicians, nursing interventions, patient education, care coordination, and assistance with maintaining efficient daily clinic operations. The Regional RN Lead provides clinical coverage during staffing vacancies, leaves of absence, periods of increased patient volume, and other operational needs as assigned.
Administrative responsibilities include supporting new employee onboarding and preceptorship, assisting with nursing competency validation, conducting workflow observations, supporting quality improvement initiatives, assisting with implementation of clinical policies and procedures, promoting adherence to evidence-based nursing practices, and serving as a resource for nursing staff across all assigned locations. The Regional RN Lead will also support vaccine program oversight and serve as a designated primary or backup Vaccine Coordinator, as assigned. Responsibilities include maintaining current knowledge of immunization schedules, vaccine storage and handling requirements, and applicable state and federal vaccine program requirements; supporting vaccine inventory and compliance activities; participating in vaccine program audits and site reviews; and assisting with implementation of state and organizational vaccine initiatives.
Schedule & Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $36.75-$40.95/hour (based on applicable experience)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Occasional evenings and one Saturday per month may be required based on operational needs
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in ambulatory care, primary care, community health, or medical office setting preferred.
- Strong understanding of outpatient clinical workflows, infection prevention and control practices, laboratory and point-of-care testing procedures, vaccine management, and general regulatory/compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and support day-to-day clinical operations across multiple sites.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate clinical initiatives, and support workflow implementation in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Experience with staff onboarding, clinical support, workflow guidance, vaccine inventory coordination, and/or competency assistance preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), standing orders, and outpatient clinical procedures preferred.
- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting preferred.
Benefits
- 5 weeks PTO
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance
- CME days & stipend
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Malpractice insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA & DCA
- Federal loan repayment eligibility
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.