RN Thayer Internal Medicine - per diem
About The Position
As a registered nurse (RN) at Thayer Internal Medicine, you will play a crucial role in facilitating healthcare services and ensuring patient well-being. You will help manage chronic conditions, coordinate health screenings, and assist with medical procedures. Your responsibilities also involve telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and responding to emergencies, all contributing to comprehensive patient care within the community. Job Description: The Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Thayer Internal Medicine Location: Thayer Center for Health, Waterville Schedule: Per diem Shift: Days, no weekends What You'll Do: 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. Some employees in this job may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.
Requirements
- Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
- 1 year of RN experience preferred
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous practice experience is helpful
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.
- Some employees in this job may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.
Benefits
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student loan reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness, and work/life bala
- Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work.
- With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
- Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
- Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
- Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.
- We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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