Maine Medical Partners has a registered nurse opportunity for their adult Internal Medicine practice in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. This position offers a “care-team” approach with providers, RNs and MAs working as a collaborative group to meet the needs of their patients. Responsibilities for this position include phone triage, nurse visits, co-visits with providers; patient education and prescription refills. This position offers a Monday-Friday schedule.
Registered Nurses joining Maine Medical Partners have the opportunity to grow their career and achieve professional goals through their Ambulatory Care Nursing Advancement Program. If you want to work in a peaceful environment, be part of a shared team vision and have weekends free, this may be the right position for you!
Position Summary
Under the direction of physicians, this position is responsible for assisting with total patient care by performing clinical duties, responding to patient telephone inquiries, and coordinating care both at the office and at outside facilities. An Ambulatory Care RN II is the competent nurse who has at least one year of professional nursing experience in acute or ambulatory care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License or eligible for licensure. Current BLS required.
Experience: Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources.
Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff.
Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination.
Ability to read and interpret physicians orders and notes from other providers.
Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
Ability to organize and accomplish multiple tasks and to have the flexibility to meet changing demands on a daily basis.
Ability to maintain a professional manner even under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient computer skills.
Adhere to all RN I requirements
In accordance with the Ambulatory Care Nursing Advancement Program, a RN II who meets or exceeds all of the criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date may apply for RN III designation.