Registered Nurse 1 | Family Medicine | 40 Hours

InterMed, P.A.•Portland, ME

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse (RN) position in Family Medicine focuses on providing patient-centered primary care. The role involves gathering patient information, administering medications and vaccines, performing diagnostic screenings, preparing specimens, conducting in-office procedures, placing and reviewing orders within the EMR, communicating test results, educating patients and families, documenting care, responding to urgent situations, and coordinating patient care with various healthcare entities. The nurse will adhere to industry standards, department protocols, and maintain HIPAA confidentiality. The position also requires completing mandatory education and maintaining certifications, while supporting the mission, vision, and values of InterMed, which emphasize high-quality, high-value care, respect, honesty, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and a positive work environment.

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

Nice To Haves

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), including 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 guidelines and InterMed policies.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.