Primary Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient primary care setting. This role supports health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination for patients across the lifespan. The nurse works collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse License
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
Computer skills for accurate data entry
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center mission
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards

Nice To Haves

Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN/LPN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
May be asked to change to a different work location based on organizational needs.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake activities including obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, and medication reconciliation.
Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Administer medications and immunizations per provider for order and evidence-based guidelines.
Perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
Monitor and assess patients for acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions.
Support management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease).
Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.
Participate in care management activities and preventive health initiatives.
Assist with transitions of care and post-discharge follow-up when applicable.
Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
Promote adherence to treatment plans and encourage patient participation in their care.
Support health literacy and culturally competent communication.
Facilitate groups focused on disease prevention, disease management and other health topics.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives.
Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Escalate patient concerns, abnormal findings, or safety issues appropriately.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
Uphold standards of professional nursing practice and ethical conduct.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team initiatives as assigned.