RN Elmwood Primary Care - 40 hours, M-F

MaineGeneral Health•Waterville, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a registered nurse (RN) at Elmwood Primary Care, you will play a crucial role in facilitating healthcare services and ensuring patient well-being. You will help manage chronic conditions, coordinate health screenings, and assist with medical procedures. Your responsibilities also involve telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and responding to emergencies, all contributing to comprehensive patient care within the community.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
1 year of RN experience preferred
Strong assessment skills, especially over the phone
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergencies

Nice To Haves

Previous practice experience, helpful

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.
Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Triage calls from patients/caregivers requesting assistance.
Provides advice, referrals, and patient education.
For symptomatic patients, determine the necessity and type of care needed and advise the caller regarding appropriate care.
Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, telephone triage, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, patient education, suture removal, blood draws, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments.