Family Nurse Practitioner

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works according to Maine State Rules and Regulations following established Policies and Procedures as required and within established scope of practice. Must be a friendly, energetic and team-oriented person looking for a long-term commitment. Proficient use of an EMR system, excellent communications skills and pediatric experience a plus. Essential Duties: Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all age appropriate patients. Obtains and documents patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors. Demonstrates the ability to assess, diagnose and treat acute illnesses. Demonstrates the ability to assess, diagnose and treat chronic illnesses. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, procedures, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG. Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age. Applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice. Provides patient and/or family with health education and counseling and referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals and community resources. Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient. Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan. Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed. Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results. Functions as a patient and family advocate. Consults with physicians and/or other health care providers when appropriate. Coordinates patient care and makes referrals as indicated. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals etc. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Attends required departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate. Assists with development and implementation of specific policies and procedures. Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service. Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers at all times. Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in finding their way). Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action is taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem. Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations. Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner, venting emotions appropriate to time and place. Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only when unavoidable circumstances exist. Education and Experience: Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Maine. Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Current ACLS Certification preferred. Current PALS Certification preferred if caring for Pediatric patients. Current DEA with no restriction Strong computer skills, including EMR/EHR. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment I am actively listening and seeking information I am honest, truthful, and consistent I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways. Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment. Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.