Job Description

Summary

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 3 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment

Maine Medical Center\'s Weight & Wellness Clinic specializes in treating patients of all ages with the disease of obesity. This ambulatory practice offers medical and surgical treatments including adolescent bariatric surgery. It is a multidisciplinary program consisting of adult and pediatric physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists partnering together to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. For this position, we are specifically looking for an RN to support their growing practice. Ideal candidates have previous experience in an outpatient practice setting.

Day-to-day duties include phone triage, educating patients, nurse visits, symptom management, chart prep, and rooming patients for physicians and APP\'s. This is a Monday-Friday work-week position consisting of five 8-hour shifts or four 10 hour-shifts. Your weekends and most holidays are free. This is a rapidly growing practice offering the opportunity to do your best work each day!

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.

License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License or eligible for licensure. BSN preferred. Current BLS required.

Experience: Minimum one year 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.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you\'ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual\'s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you\'re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine\'s largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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