Primary Care Nurse – Care Coordination & Patient Education

Community Health Center; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center Inc. in Meriden, CT, seeks a Primary Care Nurse (PCN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care within a clinical team.

The PCN works at the top of their license, coordinating care, educating patients, and supporting transitions between care levels using evidence-based practice and PDSA improvement methods. The role emphasizes preventive and chronic care management, collaboration with primary care providers, and adherence to CHCI protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BSN required for this role.
• ASN acceptable with RN qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support primary care of patients under planned care model in collaboration with PCP.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered and document care in the medical record.
• Provide patient education on preventive, chronic, and episodic care.
• Coordinate tests and referrals and assist with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure accurate charting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Job description

Community Health Center Inc. in Meriden, CT, seeks a Primary Care Nurse (PCN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care within a clinical team.

The PCN works at the top of their license, coordinating care, educating patients, and supporting transitions between care levels using evidence-based practice and PDSA improvement methods. The role emphasizes preventive and chronic care management, collaboration with primary care providers, and adherence to CHCI protocols and safety standards.