Primary Care Registered Nurse; RN

Job Details:
Level: Entry

Job Location:

GEN Danielson - Danielson, CT 06239
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Health Care
Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

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.

• 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

Location:

Danielson, CT

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.

• 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
• 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

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

• 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

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

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