Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Generations Family Health Center; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

CME days plus stipend

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Generations Family Health Center is seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Norwich, CT, focusing on meaningful patient care in a supportive environment. Our RN's play an essential role in enhancing community well-being.

This full-time position emphasizes work-life balance with a predominantly weekday schedule. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered care and work with other healthcare professionals to manage chronic diseases and promote wellness.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and triage for various patient encounters.
• Provide direct patient care during independent nursing visits.
• Educate patients on chronic disease management and wellness.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Chronic disease management

Triage

Medication administration

Education

Current RN license in Connecticut

CPR/BLS certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GEN Norwich - Norwich, CT 06360, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Location: Norwich, CT

Make a Difference. Advance Community Health. Achieve Work Life Balance.

Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to practice meaningful patient care without the burnout of hospital shifts? At Generations Family Health Center, our RNs play a vital role in improving the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our community.

Generations is a non‑profit, regional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has proudly served eastern Connecticut since 1984. We provide comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, oral health, and case management services, primarily to medically underserved populations. Our nurses are respected clinical partners who practice at the top of their license in a collaborative, mission driven environment.

We are currently seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our Norwich location.

Why You’ll Love Working at Generations:

• Mostly daytime, weekday schedule no overnights


• Generous paid time off


• Work Life balance


• Build long-term relationships with patients and families


• Supportive, team‑based care model


• Meaningful work that directly impacts your community


• Practice with a high level of autonomy, independently manage nursing visits


• Mission driven organization that values nursing expertise and compassion

Position Overview:

As a Primary Care RN, you will provide high quality, patient centered nursing care within an ambulatory primary care setting. You will work closely with clinicians and clinical support staff to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care while supporting chronic disease management, preventive services, and patient education.

Key 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 are 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

Schedule & Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $35.00/hour - $39.00/hour (based on applicable experience)

• Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts


• Occasional evenings and one Saturday per month may be required based on operational needs

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

Qualifications: Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut


• Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings


• Behavioral health experience


• Patient education or teaching experience

CLOSING DATE: Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.

Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment. EOE