Primary Care- Registered Nurse Ambulatory- 40hr

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse for ambulatory care. The role provides general and specialized nursing services to patients and families in a fast-paced outpatient setting, reporting to the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, educating families, and documenting patient status while adhering to CCMC policies and standards. BSN is preferred and licensure must be current in CT.

Qualifications

• ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred and must be pursued within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, plans, and provides direct family-centered nursing care.
• Facilitates patient flow within the ambulatory practice.
• Monitors and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment.
• Provides education to patient/family regarding care and telephone advice per protocols.
• Documents plan of care and patient status; ensures CCMC documentation standards.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Family communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

ASN/ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Primary Care- Registered Nurse Ambulatory- 40hr

• Hartford, CT, United States
• Farmington, CT, United States

• Hartford, CT, United States
• Farmington, CT, United States

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .

Job Description

Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes.
• Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service.
• Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols.
• Serves as advocate for parents and families.
• Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc.
• Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation.
• Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise.
• Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity.
• Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes.
• Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire

License and/or Certification Required:

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure or Nursing Compact License required and maintained thereafter.
• BLS/CPR for Providers from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, preferred upon hire and required within 1 month of hire. Must remain current at all times.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to demonstrate all of the CCMG Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies within specialty area.

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5698
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 04:11 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 10 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)
• Scheduled Days and Hours 4 10hr shifts, Mon-Fri with rotating Sat hours, 7am-9:30pm