Family Practice Nurse
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This posting states $28–$40 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Connecticut post a median of $49.50 an hour, the middle half $45–$52.50, across 116 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Connecticut earn a median of $49.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
SUMMARY : The Family Practice Nurse works collaboratively with providers and support staff to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Family Practice Department.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Processes all patients according to the policies and guidelines established for Family Practice.
- Ensures continuity of care is maintained in all aspects of patient care.
- Responsible for data collection systems and to report statistical data necessary for grant purposes as needed.
- Supports all quality assurance activities and infection control procedures according to established policies.
- Assists in maintaining stock inventory and ordering supplies, as necessary.
- Attends department, case management and other meetings as assigned.
- Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experienced and able to function effectively and professionally within an outpatient setting providing community-based care.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- CT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required or Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Physical Requirements and Work Environment : The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The compensation of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Benefits Include
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Retirement plan (403B)
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability options
- Life Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid Time Off
- 19 PTO Days
- 5 Sick Days
- 10 Paid Holidays
From Southwest Community Health Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Southwest Community Health Center
Southwest Community Health Center hires nurses, front-office staff and mental health staff in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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