Staff Nurse Family Medicine (RN or LPN) Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner

Primary Care NurseThe 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 CarePerform 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 HealthSupport 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 & EngagementProvide 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 & ComplianceAccurately 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 & CommunicationWork collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.Escalate patient concerns, abnormal findings, or safety issues appropriately.Professional PracticeMaintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.Uphold standards of professional nursing practice and ethical conduct.Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team initiatives as assigned.Minimum Qualifications and Expectations:Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse LicenseWork experience equivalent to one year as an RN/LPN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferredCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in NursingBilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plusComputer skills for accurate data entryAHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalentRequired to work at least one evening per weekWork schedules may need to be adjusted at any point based on organizational needs. This will be done in collaboration with the employee.May be asked to change to a different work location based on organizational needs.Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environmentDemonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center missionDemonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and StandardsPerforms other job-related duties as required or assignedCompetencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC's performance evaluation system.Supervision Exercised: None. However, may be designated as Nurse of the Day by the Nursing Coordinator and be responsible for providing guidance to the Medical Assistants in order to maintain clinic flowEnvironmental Working Conditions: Usual working environment found in outpatient primary care office setting. Exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday office tasks required.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.