Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

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-care testing
• Support chronic disease management and population health initiatives by educating patients and families, and promoting self-care and wellness
• 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

Location

Location: Norwich, CT

Schedule & Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $35.00+ per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Schedule: Monday–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

• Required: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• Required: Current CPR/BLS certification
• PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• PREFERRED: Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings
• PREFERRED: Behavioral health experience
• PREFERRED: Patient education or teaching experience