Clinical Assistant RN - Family Medicine Residency

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full Time, Clinical Assistant RN to join our Family Medicine Residency team! Position Summary: The RN Clinical Assistant is responsible and accountable for delivering patient care in the physician's office setting, utilizing the Nursing Process, taking into account the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care educational needs of the patient, family, and/or significant other(s). Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Medical Group (CMMG). The RN, Clinical Assistant practices in accordance with CMMG’s Clinical Policies and Procedures, and operates within the Maine Nurse Practice Act. The RN, Clinical Assistant acts as the patient’s advocate, manages supplies,equipment, and sophisticated instrumentation, promotes teamwork with staff, physicians, and personnel in other departments, and supports the values of CMMG. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the practice. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with the providers about changes in the patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Can respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Equal Employment Opportunity: CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities. About Central Maine Healthcare: Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to six (6) months Registered Nurse experience.
• Current RN license within the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• IV Certification preferred.
• Specific to Wound Care Nurse – BSN Certification required, and obtaining WOC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering patient care in the physician's office setting, utilizing the Nursing Process, taking into account the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care educational needs of the patient, family, and/or significant other(s).
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Medical Group (CMMG).
• Practices in accordance with CMMG’s Clinical Policies and Procedures, and operates within the Maine Nurse Practice Act.
• Acts as the patient’s advocate, manages supplies,equipment, and sophisticated instrumentation, promotes teamwork with staff, physicians, and personnel in other departments, and supports the values of CMMG.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the practice.
• Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision.
• Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Communicates with the providers about changes in the patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
• Can respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees