Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Thayer Internal Medicine, 40 hours/week

MaineGeneral Health•Waterville, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Thayer Internal Medicine office. This role is vital in providing comprehensive patient care, chronic disease management, and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment, triage, and patient education skills to enhance patient outcomes and care coordination.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
1 year of RN experience preferred
Previous practice experience is helpful
Strong assessment skills, especially over the phone
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergencies

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and administrative assistance in the setting of a physician practice/medical office in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
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 learning needs of patient and/or family and provides 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 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.