Registered Nurse OBGYN Full-Time Portland, ME NOT POSTED

InterMed · United States

SUMMARY:

The a mbulatory c are 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Registered Nurse ( RN ) .

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient chart s 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 p atient 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 .

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.

• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.

• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.

• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.

• Embrace change to better serve our patients.

• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.

• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Required e ducation: ADN or BSN from an accredited institution

• Experience: 0+ yea rs of experience

• Required l icense/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