Registered Nurse | Endocrinology | Portland, ME

InterMed, P.A. • Portland, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The ambulatory care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• ADN or BSN from an accredited institution
• 0+ years of experience
• Unencumbered active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maine
• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire
• Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
• Carries out clinical tasks based on assessment or standing order(s): Medication and/or vaccine administration, Performs diagnostic screenings, Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing, Performs in-office clinical procedures, Places and reviews orders within EMR, Relays lab/test results or recommendations to patient via phone, portal or in-person, Provides patient and/or family education, Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.
• Responds and provides treatment for urgent or acute patient situations based on prioritization skills and knowledge of potential complications.
• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.
• Consistently adheres to applicable industry standard guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department protocols, policies and procedures.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certifications.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree