Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (RN) - Waterville, 32 hr/wk

MaineGeneral Health • Waterville, ME

11h • Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Gastroenterology practice at Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care for patients with digestive system disorders, assist with procedures, and ensure comprehensive patient education and support. This is a highly dynamic position where you will coordinate & provide patient care, including phone triage, sharing results with patients, capsule endoscopies, reviewing referrals to determine procedure sedation, and obtaining appropriate cardiac/anticoagulation clearances.

Requirements

• Active Maine RN licensure or the ability to obtain
• At least 1 year of RN experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and handle multiple priorities
• Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides the patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Takes calls from patients/caregivers requesting assistance.
• Provides advice, referrals, and patient education.
• For symptomatic patients, determines the necessity and type of care needed and advises the caller regarding appropriate care.
• Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Earned time off
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed