Registered Nurse | Family Medicine | 36-Hour | South Portland, ME

InterMed•South Portland, ME

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

Required education: ADN or BSN from an accredited institution
Experience: 0+ years of experience
Required license/Certifications:
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.