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Primary Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Community Health Connections

#Registered Nurse #Interdisciplinary Team #Disease Prevention #Licensed Practical Nurse #Care Coordination #Primary Care #Electronic Health Record #Wound Care

Quick overview

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care, including clinical procedures, medication administration, and chronic disease management. They also coordinate patient care, facilitate health education, and maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in Massachusetts and possess AHA BLS certification. One year of experience in an ambulatory medical office environment is preferred, along with strong communication and computer skills.

professional certificateImmunizationsCare coordinationPatient educationVital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound careHealth promotionInterdisciplinary collaborationSpecimen collectionClinical documentationPoint-of-care testingElectronic health record (EHR)Chronic disease managementPatient intakeDisease preventionAHA BLS certification

Job description

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive, patient‑centered nursing care in an outpatient primary care setting. This role supports health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination for patients across the lifespan. The nurse works collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary team to ensure high‑quality, safe, and efficient care.

Essential Duties and Major responsibilities

Clinical Care
Perform patient intake activities including obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, and medication reconciliation.
Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Administer medications and immunizations per provider for order and evidence‑based guidelines.
Perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, point‑of‑care testing, and specimen collection.
Monitor and assess patients for acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions. Care Coordination & Population Health
Support management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease).
Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow‑up care.
Participate in care management activities and preventive health initiatives.
Assist with transitions of care and post‑discharge follow‑up when applicable. Patient Education & Engagement
Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
Promote adherence to treatment plans and encourage patient participation in their care.
Support health literacy and culturally competent communication.
Facilitate groups focused on disease prevention, disease management and other health topics Documentation & Compliance
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives.

Collaboration & Communication
Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.

Primary Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

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