Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate Float Internal Medicine Westbrook Part-Time

Maine Medical Center • Westbrook, ME

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About The Position

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Westbrook Primary Care is recruiting for a part-time (0.50 FTE/20 hrs) Float Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Westbrook practice to provide primary care services, such as assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. Work closely with providers in a collaborative team approach to patient care. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 24,000 care team members, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a network of community hospitals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page . For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at [email protected] .

Requirements

• Current nursing license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing, professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care recommendations.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of NP Practice.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
• Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services, such as assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients.
• Work closely with providers in a collaborative team approach to patient care.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• CME time
• retirement options with employer contributions
• medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage
• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees