Registered Nurse (RN) - Express Care - Waterville, 32 hours per week

MaineGeneral Health•Waterville, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities. The Express Care Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients in an urgent care setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. MaineGeneral is a leading health care system that is proud of the culture of excellence, compassion, and collaboration that extends to our patients and their families.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion.
At least 1 year of RN experience is preferred.
Previous Express Care experience preferred.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Assesses symptoms, determine acuity, identify appropriate algorithm/protocol, and develop a treatment plan.
Provide professional advice, education, and options based on assessment, established algorithm/protocol, and clinical judgment.
When appropriate, dispatch appropriate discipline personnel or emergency response unit.
Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, and determining insurance coverage.
Documents calls, responses, and referrals.
Performs follow-up calls to evaluate the effectiveness of care and the need for additional care.