Primary Care Team Registered Nurse (RN)

Penobscot Community Health Care; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/retention bonus: $3,000

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for our Primary Care Team. This dayside role supports providers and care teams in a patient-centered, integrated care model designed to improve access and outcomes.

We offer a collaborative environment with a focus on triage, care coordination, and clinical decision-making while maintaining work-life balance. A $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus is available for externally hired candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license to practice in Maine or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience in inpatient, home health or hospice, and/or primary care preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; driving record review per policy.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required or to be obtained within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers, MAs, and care team in a primary care setting.
• Perform triage, care coordination, and clinical decision-making to support patient navigation.
• Improve access, reduce barriers, and enhance patient experience within an integrated care model.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and streamlining workflows.
• Maintain work-life balance with a dayside schedule (no nights or weekends).

Skills

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Triage

Clinical decision-making

Top-of-license practice

Education

RN license in Maine

3+ years nursing experience

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Are you an RN ready for something different—in the best way? At PCHC, our Primary Care Team RNs are embedded right in the clinic, working side-by-side with providers and care teams to deliver truly connected, patient-centered care. This is a dayside role with nights and weekends off, giving you the balance to do meaningful work and have time for life outside of it. You’ll practice at the top of your license in an innovative care model focused on improving access, removing barriers, and creating a seamless patient experience. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and want to make a real impact every day, we’d love to connect.

Now offering a $3,000 sign-on / retention bonus for externally hired candidates for this position!

What’s it like to work at PCHC? Find out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyC3DFYq0zg

Schedule:

Full-Time, Tuesday-Friday, (4) 10-hr shifts

Highlights of the position:

• Integrated, Team-Based Care – Work shoulder-to-shoulder with providers, MAs, care team members, and a strong, supportive RN team in a truly collaborative primary care setting—where your voice and clinical expertise matter.
• Top-of-License Practice – Focus on meaningful RN work like triage, care coordination, and clinical decision-making—helping patients navigate their care with confidence and ease.
• Innovative & Impact-Driven – Play a key role in improving access, streamlining workflows, and advancing quality initiatives that directly enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Work-Life Balance Built In – Enjoy a consistent dayside schedule with no nights or weekends, supporting both your professional goals and personal well-being.
• Dynamic & Supportive Environment – Adapt, collaborate, and grow within a team that values flexibility, continuous improvement, and strong working relationships across disciplines.
• Purpose-Driven Work – Be part of a mission-focused organization where every interaction contributes to compassionate, person-centered care for our community.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more!

Education and Experience:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Maine, or the ability to achieve licensure in the State of Maine within a year of date of hire.
• At least 3 years’ nursing experience in inpatient, home health or hospice, and/or primary care practice experience preferred.
• Previous experience working within a large, complex, multi-stakeholder environment preferred.Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.