RN Thayer Internal Medicine - per diem
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) at Thayer Internal Medicine provides direct patient care and administrative support in a physician practice or medical office, following applicable standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on assessments, monitors and communicates patient conditions, and provides patient and family education tailored to individual needs and circumstances. The role includes telephone triage and responding to calls from patients or caregivers by providing advice, referrals, and education. For symptomatic patients, the RN assesses the urgency and type of care needed and recommends appropriate next steps. Administrative duties include collecting data, answering phones, scheduling appointments and tests or procedures, calling in prescriptions, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments. Some employees may operate a motor vehicle for MaineGeneral Health business. This is a per diem, day-shift role at Thayer Center for Health in Waterville, with no weekends. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as zero. The stated hourly base pay range is $35.00–$61.25; individual pay depends on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may receive additional compensation through applicable differentials.
Requirements
- Active Maine RN licensure, or ability to obtain it in a timely fashion.
- Strong assessment skills, particularly over the phone.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- One year of RN experience is preferred.
- Previous practice experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and administrative assistance in a physician practice or medical office.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessments.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide suitable education.
- Take calls from patients and caregivers requesting assistance; provide advice, referrals, and patient education.
- Assess symptomatic patients’ needs over the phone and advise callers on appropriate care.
- Coordinate patient care through data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests, procedures, and appointments, calling in prescriptions, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments.
- Respond calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergencies.
- Some employees may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.
Benefits
- Generous Earned Time Program.
- Potential student loan reimbursement for RNs.
- Continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Growth opportunities within the organization.
- Employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance support.
- Wellness programs and resources for physical health.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- Payactiv access to wages already earned before payday.
- Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions and an additional 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Leadership-supported career development, learning, and development resources.
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