Registered Nurse (Per Diem) approx. 20hrs weekly

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is a licensed practitioner who, working closely with a provider, promotes and restores patients' health by performing a wide range of nursing treatments and procedures for patients served by BRHC in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care; clinical management and treatment of patients is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient needs by establishing rapport, reviewing and updating medical history and talking with patient and family members; prepares patient to meet with provider.
2. Processes new incoming patients to Bucksport Regional Health Center.
3. Obtains medical records prior to first patient visit.
4. Enters medical information that is available before the first visit.
5. Calls patients when necessary to review medications and other pertinent medical information.
6. Stays in touch with patient via phone calls and other means as needed for follow up.
7. Prepares and updates patients' electronic medical records and completes other documentation as needed.
8. Ensures efficient, smooth and prompt delivery of health care services.
9. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
10. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and sterilization requirements.
11. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following standards of care set by state board of nursing and other governing agency regulations.
12. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
13. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

General Expectations:

1. Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center.
2. Work as a member of the medical team in the performance of duties.
3. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
4. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others.
5. Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
6. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
7. Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
8. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential.
9. Assist in the care, observation, and the condition of patients including the execution of procedures prescribed for the direct treatment or therapy of patients.
10. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, including operation of a standard computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms and talk, see and hear. Eye hand coordination and manual dexterity required. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, including assist with moving patients, as well as bend, stoop, stretch or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a typical physician's office environment. Noise level is usually quiet. Potential exposure to hazardous and infectious materials, including blood borne pathogens.

Qualifications and Education Needed for Position:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• At least three years of experience as a Registered Nurse strongly preferred.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products required.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Empathy for patients and their families.
• Ability to deal with stress.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

• Graduation from an approved program for registered nurses with a current license to practice in the State of Maine (RN).

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **