Specialty Nurse - Bangor
Location: Portland Maine
Description: Martins Point Healthcare is at the momment seeking for Specialty Nurse - Bangor right now, this job will be placed in Maine. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Location: Bangor Health Center (Bangor, Maine)
Requisition #: 2013-096
# of openings: 1
Description
Position Summary:
Coo! rdinate delivery of specialty services to assure the highest quality of care with efficient use of available services and resources. The Nurse provides excellent and appropriate external and internal customer service in a timely manner resulting in improved patient care, satisfaction, and provider efficiency (availability/appt. access). This nurse will perform independent assessment, provide patient education and demonstrate initiative and creative problem solving to address patient concerns. This position will demand flexibility, creativity and communication between many disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care.
Key Results Areas:
Coordinate with internal providers and external specialty providers and/or hospitals to maintain continuity of patient care (e.g., post op care or invasive cardiac care) Prioritize and schedule specialty/primary services to meet patient needs while maximizing available resources. Perform independent patient assessment ! to determine the level and urgency of specialty/primary care s! ervices, including pain assessment applying standard protocols for disposition. Maintain an adequate inventory of instruments and equipment that meet quality and infection control standards. Provide education regarding specialty diagnosis, procedures, medications, risk factor modifications, exercise prescription and follow up activities/care to patients and/or family members by phone or face to face. Performs other duties as requested/required.
Education/Experience:
LPN or RN, BSN preferred; ADN considered 2-5 years experience; at least one year as nurse responsible for independent decisions (such as triage nurse, home health nurse, clinical specialist or other subspecialty) BLS required; ACLS required for Cardiac Nurse
Requirements:
Able to lift 50lbs without assistance Able to flex hours to meet clinic/staff demands Able to travel to alternative work sites Maintains patient confidentiality
Martin's Point Health Care offers ! comprehensive employee benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K, earned time, 10 holidays per year, and a tuition assistance program. Martin's Point Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This job starts available on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 18:57:08 GMT