Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description Summary:

MaineGenaral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Family Medicine Institute Practice. This role is vital in providing comprehensive patient care, chronic disease management, and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment, triage, and patient education skills to enhance patient outcomes and care coordination.

Job Description:

The Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Family Medicine Institute

Location: Augusta, ME

Schedule: Per diem

Shift: Days, (8 am - 5 pm) - no weekends

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Takes calls from patients/caregivers requesting assistance. Provides advice, referrals, and patient education. For symptomatic patients determines the necessity and type of care needed and advises caller regarding appropriate care.
• Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments.

What You Bring:

• Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
• 1 year of RN experience preferred
• Previous practice experience is helpful
• 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

Why Join MaineGeneral:

• Generous Earned Time Program
• Student loan reimbursement potential for RNs
• Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Dedication to employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance

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