Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Generations Family Health Center is seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Norwich, CT. This non-profit, regional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) has served eastern Connecticut since 1984, providing comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, oral health, and case management services to medically underserved populations. The RN will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of individuals and families in the community, practicing in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on work-life balance and meaningful patient care. The position offers a mostly daytime, weekday schedule with no overnights, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings
- Behavioral health experience
- Patient education or teaching experience
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
Benefits
- 5 weeks of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- CME days plus CME stipend
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA & DCA options
- Eligibility for federal loan repayment programs: Nurse Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
