RN - PHYSICIAN PRACTICE - Family Medicine - Mt. Hope

Registered NursePosition Summary: Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in a caring and compassionate manner following established standards and practices. Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members both in person and over the telephone while working collaboratively with the healthcare team.Qualifications:Education:Two year college (Associate's Degree)Years of Experience:1 – 3 years (minimum of 2 yrs exp)Licensure(s):RN State of Maine LicenseCertification(s):BLS/CPR, AED certificationPosition Specific Competencies:Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health MinistriesAssists with patient educationScreens and documents patient calls determining the urgency of the problem; consults with provider regarding treatment and advises patient accordinglyPerforms patient triageDocuments charts including returned phone calls, missed appointments or other clinical issues, with initials, date and time.Takes messages and assists providers with return phone callsCalls in prescriptions per provider orders and protocolsRetrieves records and files/imports patient test results. Notifies patient of test results per provider direction thoroughly documenting patient outreach in a timely mannerCoordinates and completes paperwork/forms as directed related to referral, health, school, sports, immunizations, excused from/return to work/school, childcare and medication administration. Charts completion as required.Performs duties per scheduled hours arriving/leaving on time and completing assigned responsibilities.Demonstrates flexibility in assisting with support/coverage withing the practice networkOther duties as consistent with this role.Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing proceduresSupports providers with MyChart messages/desktopAdvises patients according to established clinical protocols when physicians input is not requiredCritical analysis of patient laboratory data to assist in clinical decision making through the monitory of laboratory, x-ray, ECG results and other pertinent medical data under physician guidanceAssist in the completion of referralsProviding results of testing inclusive of patient education as indicatedEnsures that patients receive appropriate and adequate instruction regarding new diagnoses, new medications, as well as wellness recommendationsConducts nurse visits for patients assigned to the teamReview and triage of media manager filesEditing medication changes by outside provider (outside of MA scope)Review CC'ed charts and communicate with provider/patient as neededLeads and participates in daily huddles, weekly pre-planning, and monthly team meetings with core members of the teamCollaborates with internal and external services to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patient's needsCovenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values:•CompassionWe show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.•IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.•CollaborationWe work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.•ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).Comp Range:$28.88 - $39.77Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.Our people make the difference. See firsthand what makes our employees and culture shine!