Allergy & Asthma Registered Nurse (RN) - 32 hrs/week; M-F

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Allergy & Asthma Office at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. This is a direct patient care nursing position in a small, fast-paced practice, treating all age ranges. It's perfect for a nurse looking to learn a new specialty and who likes to stay busy. This position is 32 hours/week with weekday hours, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
1+ years of RN experience, strongly preferred
Excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills
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.