About this role
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 InterMeds 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
The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors , including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.